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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2007 8:09 am 
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Gentlemen,

I've recently read Coddington's "The Gettysburg Campaign".

I'm looking for recommendations for other Civil War books on any other campaigns, at about the same level of detail.

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Lt. Thompson
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I've not read Coddington, but I am a big fan of Gordon Rhea - his set of 4 or 5 books on the 1864 Overland Campaign is great. Cozzens three books about Stones River, Chickamagua, and Chatanooga, etc. are also quite good. Stephen W. Sears has a few good ones as well - the Peninsula, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, etc.

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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by P.A.T.</i>
<br />Gentlemen,

I've recently read Coddington's "The Gettysburg Campaign".

I'm looking for recommendations for other Civil War books on any other campaigns, at about the same level of detail.

Thanks,

Lt. Thompson
4/3/VIII AoS
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Lt. Thompson,

Probably the best Civil War book I've ever read, though it's not about a campaign, is <u>Stonewall Jackson : The Man, the Soldier, the Legend</u> by James Robertson. It's probably the most detailed book on Jackson out there, but still very readable.

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I just finished reading Grabau's book on the Vicksburg campaign titled "98 Days: A Geographer's View to the Vicksburg Campaign". It is worth the read for the maps alone but it sure brings a lot better perspective on why the commanders did what they did.

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I have read several hundred books on various aspects and campaigns of the Civil War . . . and for the last couple of years, when anyone asks me what my favorite battle book is, I still answer "Conquering the Valley; Stonewall Jackson at Port Republic" by Krick. It has that indefinable something that pulls you into a truly fascinating few days in the upper Shenandoah in 1862. Try it. It's a kick.



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Hi,

I always liked Coddington's Gettysburg Campaign. The footnotes are almost half the story. For sheer detail on Gettysburg, the Pfanz books are great. I also enjoyed Priest's book on Antietam, which uses the participants' observations extensively. I have to admit, though, that for sheer reading pleasure, Bruce Catton, whose books were popular back around the centenniel years and which I read in high school, is unsurpassed. Shelby Foote's trilogy was also a very good read.

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Hi,

I always liked Coddington's Gettysburg Campaign. The footnotes are almost half the story. For sheer detail on Gettysburg, the Pfanz books are great. I also enjoyed Priest's book on Antietam, which uses the participants' observations extensively. I have to admit, though, that for sheer reading pleasure, Bruce Catton, whose books were popular back around the centenniel years and which I read in high school, is unsurpassed. Shelby Foote's trilogy was also a very good read.

MG Mike Mihalik
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I highly recommend Jeffrey Wert. He's highly readable and very informative. I also second anything by Harry Pfanz. Highly detailed accounts of the first day at Gettysburg, as well as the 2nd day, yet also very readable.

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Thanks to all.

I appreciate all of the input, keep it coming.

What is the best book on the Atlanta Campaign? I think that is my next game, from fathers day.



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Lt Thompson,

Here is a link to a site where some books are reviewed by Brett Schulte, a club member. Hope this helps some.

http://www.brettschulte.net/ACWBooks/index.html

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Harry Phanz, wrote three books about Gettysburg, one for each day. They were excellent.

Also, I second Steve Sears for Penninusla thru Gettysburg and Godon Rhea for the 1864 Campaign.

Out west I have read Tim Smiths book about Champions Hill and it was truly outstanding.

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I have to recommend Stephen Sears <i>Chancellorsville</i> . I was astounded at the information I found out about that campaign. His information on what <i>Hooker</i> knew about Lee's dispositions in truly amazing.

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Did Pfanz write a book about the third day? I thought there was a book on the first day, and then a book on the second day covering the Union left flank and another covering the fighting at Culp's Hill. I didn't know of a book on the third day.


<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by zinkyusa</i>
<br />Harry Phanz, wrote three books about Gettysburg, one for each day. They were excellent.

Also, I second Steve Sears for Penninusla thru Gettysburg and Godon Rhea for the 1864 Campaign.

Out west I have read Tim Smiths book about Champions Hill and it was truly outstanding.

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All these titles and authors to enjoy - but the choice on spending my time remains: Games, or Books? Usually it's not enough of both!!![:D]

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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by nelmsm</i>
<br />Did Pfanz write a book about the third day? I thought there was a book on the first day, and then a book on the second day covering the Union left flank and another covering the fighting at Culp's Hill. I didn't know of a book on the third day.


<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by zinkyusa</i>
<br />Harry Phanz, wrote three books about Gettysburg, one for each day. They were excellent.

Also, I second Steve Sears for Penninusla thru Gettysburg and Godon Rhea for the 1864 Campaign.

Out west I have read Tim Smiths book about Champions Hill and it was truly outstanding.

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Mark, I was referring to the book about Culps Hill which I have not read but do have in my queue. You are quite right it's focus is on the fighting on the Union right which occurred on days two and three. I thought the first two books which I have finished were great.

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