The Civil War: The Story Of The War With Maps (M. David Detweiler - CH) emancipation has spent more than two

has spent more than two decades studying Antietam and editing and richly annotating Carman’s exhaustively written manuscript

primarily captured) and Confederate losses totaled 523

Torrential rains and consequential decisions in the field wreaked havoc on the best-laid plans

Their adventure as soldiers—one in the Virginia infantry

The long and bloody American Civil War claimed the lives of more than 700

The Civil War: The Story Of The War With Maps (M. David Detweiler - CH) emancipation has spent more than twoby David M. Detweiler For readers addicted to histories or novels about the Civil War, a common challenge is the lack of adequate maps. This excellent volume satisfies that need, once and for all: It's the clearest, fullest collection of strategic and tactical maps available, a fine volume on its own and an indispensable aid to understanding many another book. Few works truly are 'must haves' for a Civil War collection, but this one's essential. Ralph