American Civil War Game Club (ACWGC)

A number of Civil War books listed.

Here is the site: http://onlinemastersdegree.org/100-best-books-on-war/

Books on Gettysburg

The bloodiest battle on American soil, Gettysburg has several books written about the epic battle.

1. Gettysburg: The Second Day – Harry W. Pfanz. This is a comprehensive book on what went down during the battle of Gettysburg.

2. Gettysburg – Stephen Sears. For a thorough introduction into Gettysburg, this book will help the general reader get started.

3. Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart’s Controversial Ride to Gettysburg – Eric Wittenberg and J. David Petruzzi. General Jeb Stuart’s role in the Civil War is glossed over in other books, but this one provides the full story.

4. Gettysburg, July 1 – David G. Martin. There are many books that chronicle the first day at Gettysburg, but this one takes the cake.

5. Gettysburg: A Journey in Time – William A. Frassanito.An amazing photography book chronicling Gettysburg.

6. Gettysburg: The Second Day – Harry W. Pfanz. Widely regarded as the best single day history book of Gettysburg.

7. Retreat from Gettysburg: Lee, Logistics, and the Pennsylvania Campaign – Kent Masterson Brown Get the scoop on the retreat from Gettysburg, a topic that is only vaguely covered by the mass amount of Civil War books out there.

8. The Killer Angels – Michael Shaara.This fiction book is a fabulous starting place for understanding what happened at Gettysburg.

9. Pickett’s Charge in History and Memory – Carol Reardon. Reardon’s book is regarded as one of the best Civil War books in the past decade.

10. Pickett’s Charge: The Last Attack at Gettysburg – Earl J. Hess.Hess is considered one of the best historians of the Civil War era, so you know his book is ace.

Books on the Civil War

The Civil War has spawned a cult group that studies it in great detail. Whether you’re a beginner or a full-fledged history buff, these books will add to your knowledge on the Civil War.

11. R. E. Lee by Douglas – Southall Freeman. If you read one book on General Lee, be sure it’s this one.

12. Battle Cry of Freedom – James McPherson. A brilliant read because it showcases the events leading up to the Civil War, as well as the war itself.

13. Chancellorsville-Stephen Sears. An interesting look at the Chancellorsville campaign and insight on why Hooker lost to Lee.

14. The Civil War: A Narrative – Shelby Foote. A complete look at the Civil War from a historian and writer that works with PBS and A&E specials on the subject.

15. The Civil War – Bruce Catton. Catton puts together an easy-to-follow narrative complete with maps and timelines for the reader to reference.

16. A Commitment to Honor: A Unique Portrait of Abraham Lincoln in His Own Words – Gordon Leidner. This book is chock full of quotes from Lincoln and the people who knew him best.

17. Men of Secession and Civil War, 1859-1861 by James Abrahamson This is a great book for those starting to explore the Civil War or students who wish to know more.

18. With Malice Toward None – Stephen B. Oates.An insightful look at the personality of Lincoln.

19. Lincoln: On God and Country – Gordon Leidner. A concise biography and personal look at President Lincoln.

20. Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant by U. S. Grant.Grant was a special man and his amazing writing voice creates a solid foundation for his memoir, which includes accounts of the Civil War.

Col Elkin 2nd Cav/XVI Corps AotT
(Just returned from a trip to Tombstone-The re-enactment was superb)

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I have come to you from the West, where we have always seen the backs of our enemies. . . . Let us look before us, and not behind