American Civil War Game Club (ACWGC)

Atlas of the Civil War: A Complete Guide to the Tactics and Terrain of Battle

by Stephen Hyslop (Author), Neil Kagan (Editor)

http://acwbn.blogspot.com/2009/10/atlas ... de-to.html

Captain Elkin
1/3/VIII/AoS

It's just like shooting squirrels, only these squirrels have guns

I have "The Atlas of the Civil War" edited by James McPherson which I think is pretty good. Covers all the main battles on all theaters including Cheat Mountain. I believe there is a "Military Atlas of the Civil War" or something similar that is put out by West Point? That might be the best one yet.

MG Drex Ringbloom,
Cdr, 2nd Div "Corcoran's Legion", VIII Corps
Army of the Shenandoah

Wow,Bill. That sounds liked the one to get but what did it cost you?

MG Drex Ringbloom,
Cdr, 2nd Div "Corcoran's Legion", VIII Corps
Army of the Shenandoah

<font color="beige"><b>Hey Bill,

I have that same book, "The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War" it's 13"X 16", got it on sale a couple of years back for $19.98...still has the price tag on the dust cover. The best collection of acw contemporary maps out there and you can't beat the price. </b></font id="beige">

<center> <font color="beige"><b>General R.A.'Bob'Weir

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I believe the Official Military Atlas Bill and Robert are talking about is a reprint of the original companion atlas to the Official Records. I believe it is one of the best bargains ever. I originally bought a reprint back in the 70's that cost me $65, and I thought it was a bargain at that price. But I am always on the lookout for more maps. If I can find this one, I will look it over. It might have maps not in the Official Records atlas that would make it worth buying.

MG Mike Mihalik
1/III/AoMiss/CSA

I just found the "Official Military Atlas of the Civil War" by the War Dept on Amazon. It is in good condition for $15 +.

MG Drex Ringbloom,
Cdr, 2nd Div "Corcoran's Legion", VIII Corps
Army of the Shenandoah

On the official atlas ("atlas accompanying the O.R.")--Freeman in "Lee's Lieutenants" repeatedly points out how inaccurate these maps are. Also, I have always wondered why there is not a single good map on the Seven Days in there, when there are detailed maps with troop placements down below the regimental level for some of the most insignificant actions. Seems a bit arbitrary to say the least. Still, overall impressive and indispensable as a contemporary map source.

Gen. Walter, USA
<i>The Blue Blitz</i>
USA CoA-elect
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"... and keep moving on."

I just purchased this one and "The Atlas of the Civil War" other day. Price wasn't too bad on amazon books. I am just getting into both of them now and they seem to each have their own style of maps drawn from the era. Can say that I enjoy each one of them equally as I am a cartographer and like this stuff anyway.

respectfully,

Lt Col Todd J Pollard
1/3/II Corp
Price's MO Cav Bde
"Missouri Raiders"
Army of Alabama
C.S.A.