New Mexico and the Civil War
New Mexico and the Civil War

Author: Dr. Walter Earl Pittman

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2011-07-07

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1614233292

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Although the New Mexico Territory was far distant from the main theaters of war, it was engulfed in the same violence and bloodshed as the rest of the nation. The Civil War in New Mexico was fought in the deserts and mountains of the huge territory, which was mostly wilderness, amid the continuing ancient wars against the wild Indian tribes waged by both sides. The armies were small, but the stakes were high: control of the Southwest. Retired lieutenant colonel and Civil War historian Dr. Walter Earl Pittman presents this concise history of New Mexico during the Civil War years from the Confederate invasion of 1861 to the Battles of Valverde and Glorieta to the end of the war.

The Civil War in New Mexico
The Civil War in New Mexico

Author: F. Stanley

Publisher: Sunstone Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 0865348154

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With limited money or free time, Father Stanley Francis Louis Crocchiola wrote and published 177 books and booklets pertaining to the southwest. He published this work after 19 years of researching the Civil War as the Volunteers of New Mexico lived and fought it.

A Civil War History of the New Mexico Volunteers and Militia
A Civil War History of the New Mexico Volunteers and Militia

Author: Jerry D. Thompson

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 952

ISBN-13: 0826355684

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The Civil War in New Mexico began in 1861 with the Confederate invasion and occupation of the Mesilla Valley. At the same time, small villages and towns in New Mexico Territory faced raids from Navajos and Apaches. In response the commander of the Department of New Mexico Colonel Edward Canby and Governor Henry Connelly recruited what became the First and Second New Mexico Volunteer Infantry. In this book leading Civil War historian Jerry Thompson tells their story for the first time, along with the history of a third regiment of Mounted Infantry and several companies in a fourth regiment. Thompson’s focus is on the Confederate invasion of 1861–1862 and its effects, especially the bloody Battle of Valverde. The emphasis is on how the volunteer companies were raised; who led them; how they were organized, armed, and equipped; what they endured off the battlefield; how they adapted to military life; and their interactions with New Mexico citizens and various hostile Indian groups, including raiding by deserters and outlaws. Thompson draws on service records and numerous other archival sources that few earlier scholars have seen. His thorough accounting will be a gold mine for historians and genealogists, especially the appendix, which lists the names of all volunteers and militia men.

CIVIL WAR IN TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO TERRITORY
CIVIL WAR IN TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO TERRITORY

Author: Steve Cottrell

Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company

Published: 1995-06-30

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1455602272

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The Civil War in the Indian Territory proved to be a test of valor and endurance for both sides. Author Steve Cottrell outlines the events that led up to the involvement of this region in the war, the role of the Native Americans who took part in the war, and the effect their participation had on the war's outcome, particularly in this region. For Indians, as in the rest of the country, neighbor was pitted against neighbor, with members of the same tribe often fighting against each other. Cottrell describes in vivid detail the guerilla warfare, surprise attacks, and all-out battles that stained the grassy plains of Oklahoma with blood. In addition, he introduces the reader to the interesting and often colorful leaders of the military-North and South-including the only Indian to attain the rank of general in the war, Confederate general Stand Watie. With outstanding illustrations by Andy Thomas, this story is a tribute to and a revealing portrait of those who fought and the important role they played in this era of our country's history.

The Battle of Glorieta
The Battle of Glorieta

Author: Don E. Alberts

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13:

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A full, detailed, and accurate history of the struggle in the Glorieta valley. Includes organization, pproach to the battle, military units organized and where, all known participants' accounts.

Sibley's New Mexico Campaign
Sibley's New Mexico Campaign

Author: Martin Hardwick Hall

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13:

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This long out-of-print and hard-to-find classic tells the story of the Texas invasion of New Mexico during the American Civil War.

New Mexico Territory During the Civil War
New Mexico Territory During the Civil War

Author: Henry Davies Wallen

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 0826344798

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These inspection reports, edited by award-winning Civil War historian Thompson, provide unique insight into the military, cultural, and social life of a territory struggling to maintain law and order during the early Civil War years.

The A to Z of the Civil War and Reconstruction
The A to Z of the Civil War and Reconstruction

Author: William L. Richter

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2009-07-24

Total Pages: 970

ISBN-13: 0810863367

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The importance of the Civil War and Reconstruction in the history of the United States cannot be overstated. There was a very real possibility that the union could have been sundered, resulting in a very different American history, and probably world history. But the union was held together by tough and determined leaders and by the economic muscle of the North. Following the end of the war, the period of American history known as Reconstruction followed. This was a period construed in many different ways. While the states were once again 'united,' many of the postwar efforts divided different segments of the population and failed to achieve their goals in an era too often remembered for carpetbaggers and scalawags, and Congressional imbroglios and incompetent government. This one-volume dictionary, with more than 800 entries covering the significant events, persons, politics, and economic and social themes in the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction, is a research tool for all levels of readers from high school and up. The extensive chronology, introductory essay, dictionary entries, and comprehensive bibliography introduce and lead the reader through the military and non-military actions of one of the most pivotal events in American history.

Atlas of the Civil War
Atlas of the Civil War

Author: Steven E. Woodworth

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2004-12-02

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0195221311

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From two esteemed Civil War historians comes an unparalleled portrait of the war that altered the foundation of America. Pithy text is accented by black and white photography and illustrations that bring key characters and settings to life.