Drawing from memoirs, diaries, letters and interviews, robert girardi offers a nuanced portrait of more than 400 generals and an occasional admiral and commander in chief, in the views of those who fought alongside and against them. Reference books on the civil war national archives. The lists of union and confederate general show the 583 union army generals and the 425 confederate army generals included in the wright war department memos and mr. Nov 14, 2016 civil war generals that became president. Generals of the american civil war summary over 1,000 men attained the various ranks of general during the civil war. Indeed, although the movie is based on the historical novel of the same name by jeff. Keegans new book, the american civil war, bristles with data that will.
The american civil war was fought between the united states of america and the confederate states of america. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. In civil war trivia and fact book more than 2,000 unusual, interesting, and littleknown facts are assembled in a volume that will tantalize the mind at every page what confederate general could be identified at a distance by the ostrich plume in his hat. In his 1997 book examining the motivations of the american civil wars soldiers, for cause and. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. One exception may be the chapter dealing with the rains brothers, gabriel and george, who were the confederate explosives experts. Garfield only served six months as president of the united states before he was assassinated in september of 1881. John and george crittenden were brothers who were both generals during the war. This is probably the best book ever written on any single battle of the civil war. The civil war was the first war that was widely photographed. In his introductory note to james mcphersons battle cry of freedom, historian c. Civil war generals some are great, some are bad civil war.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a. The facts on this page are based on the soundest information available. Civil war generals some are great, some are bad civil. Confederate artillerist porter alexanders memoir would be a close second. For me, this wasnt a book to read in one sitting but rather off and on when one has 1015 minutes to kill. May 22, 2014 the civil war lasted for four years and left over 600,000 soldiers dead. During an average day during the war, approximately 600 people were killed. Civil war facts show that the first battle of the great american war is difficult to determine and remains a debate among historians to this very day. By the end of the war, over 618,000 people had died. He was the second of four presidents to be assassinated, with abraham lincoln being the first. Many american civil war images, pictures, and photos have survived. The literature on the war is so vast you could spend a lifetime reading really good books about it. The more voracious civil war reader will find little new material to justify the purchase. From meticulously reconstructed battle scenes and the politics of war, to journals from slaves and all the horrors of slavery, thousands of civil war books about americas.
For any history buff or oddfact enthusiast, this is a fun read. Each of these armies was usually commanded by a major general. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. With a total of 23,000 casualties on both sides, it was the bloodiest single day of the civil war. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time for the. Seven obscure facts you didnt know about the civil war. The confederate army employed hundreds of generals during the civil war. Lee surrendered the last major confederate army to ulysses. At the time of the civil war, most southerners believed that blacks were. You may think that the high rank of general officers means that they dont see battle, but the most notable generals in history worked closely with the soldiers under their command to defend life and liberty. Wiley practically invented social history in the context of civil war soldiers. The civil war era, one of the ugliest periods in american history, has produced some of the most fascinating and heartbreaking books, both novels and historical accounts. Oct 9, 20 civil war general officers both union and confederate depicted in photographs and paintings. See more ideas about war, american civil war and civil war photos.
In the 1930s the smithsonian recorded confederate civil war veterans reenacting the rebel yell battle cry. The american civil war, widely known in the united states as simply the civil war, was a war fought from 1861 to 1865 to determine the survival of the union or independence for the confederacy. Search the librarys online public access catalog to find holdings of general books on the civil war era, including military histories, bibliographies, and guides to other state and private archives. The civil war profoundly shaped the united states as we know it today. This list of strange and interesting civil war facts and stories could go on and on, but we will stop here for now. Lincolns army is a riveting history of the early years of the civil war, when a fledgling union army took its stumbling first steps under the command of the controversial general george mcclellan. That was extremely helpful to me because it provided me with a lot of information about the first half of the civil war without boring me to death. Explore 10 surprising civil war facts, brought to you by the authors of the sevenday scholar. Grant and william tecumseh sherman are household names.
Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. Fox, a historian, were 360,222 from the north and 258,000 from the south. For the general public, battle cry and its author have become synonymous with civil war history. Kids learn about the leading generals of the civil war for the union and the confederacy including ulysses s. By the end, 625,000 people had diedmore american casualties than world war i and world war ii combined. Jan 06, 2017 the civil war was known by more than 25 names, including the brothers war, the war to suppress yankee arrogance, the war for the union, and the war of the rebellion.
Many books about the civil war are shelved in the archives i library in library of congress classifications e456e655, u military science, f. Military leadership in the american civil war was influenced by professional military education. General works, dictionaries, encyclopedias atlases and maps. The civil war times illustrated photographic history of the civil war. The union had literally every advantage imaginable. I never did read that one, or his other book trial by fire. The civil war lasted for four years and left over 600,000 soldiers dead. Over four years, 237 named battles were fought, as were many more minor actions and skirmishes, which were often characterized by their bitter intensity and high casualties. See more ideas about american civil war, war and civil war art. Although 142 regular officers became union generals during the war, most remained. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states rights. There were hundreds of generals commissioned in the american civil war on both the union and confederate armies.
This book offers a wealth of comparative biographical data on these men in a convenient form that will serve the purposes of both academic. The history of the civil war audiobook by charles river. Far more books have been written about the civil war than about any other event in american history, and lincolns stack of books towers over that of any other american figure. The war began when the confederates bombarded union soldiers at fort sumter, south carolina on april 12, 1861.
List of american civil war generals union wikipedia. Here are ten basic facts you need to know about americas defining struggle. The war resulted in the deaths of more than 620,000 people, with millions more injured and the south left in ruins. Complete with a helpful timeline, 101 things you didnt know about the civil war is your goto guide for facts of the war that dramatically altered the course of american history. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Click to read the fact file or download the comprehensive worksheet collection. The civil war trilogy 3book boxset gods and generals, the killer angels. Places, battles, generalsessential facts about the war that. Science, technology and the civil war 2000, but its always nice to see an author return to the fold after a long break. White mane titles were once a staple of civil war sections in bookstores, and it wasnt uncommon to see a copy of rosss civil war acoustic shadows 2001. Nevertheless, the war remains one of the most misunderstood events in american history. The threeday conflict involved more than 71,000 confederate troops commanded by general robert e.
Jan 01, 2007 101 things you didnt know about the civil war book. The list of american civil war civil war generals has been divided into five articles. History of confederate states army generals confederate states armed forces. The history of the era comes alive in this activity guide including the turmoil before the civil war, the first shot on ft. Anything that you think might make a good addition to this list of strange and interesting facts about the civil war would be very welcome. Use the comment box below to let me know if you have any suggestions you think would make a great addition to this page, or any other page of this website for that matter. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. Nov 15, 2011 seven obscure facts you didnt know about the civil war amid the vast literature of the civil war, its easy to lose sight of some of the stranger facts, coincidences and quirks of character.
It saw an armed conflict between the union, which proclaimed loyalty to the u. Union general lew wallace 18271905, who played a controversial role in the battle of shiloh, later went on to write the popular 1880 novel. There are many strange and interesting facts and bits of trivia which came out of the american civil war this is not an exhaustive list, rather, it is a work in progress. The 150th anniversary gives us all the opportunity to think more deeply and carefully about the.
The centennial history of the civil war, 186165, 3 vols. This is the only recording of actual veterans doing the yell. The book is exactly what it says, short stories of the civil war. The last living american civil war veteran, albert woolson, was alive to see the beginning of the civil rights movement. This book probably suits the average buff who is seeking to broaden their general knowledge of some less well known facts. Marvin one year, six months, and eleven days my new book preparing for disunion explains how the commandants of cadets at west point. History books were unfair to the south, she told me, so i was not to believe antisouthern things i might read in them, and she was vigilant about. Onethird of the soldiers who fought for the union army were immigrants, and nearly one in 10 was african american. Warners books at their highest grades achieved during the course of the war. In the union army, between 100,000 and 200,000 soldiers were converted. American civil war, fouryear war 186165 fought between the united states and 11 southern states that seceded to form the confederate states of america. The most common choices for the first battle of the civil war are generally the first battle of bull run known also as the first manassas by the confederate side or the battle of fort sumter. Civil war generals the civil war, the civil war history. Vann woodward noted that the book, which was part of a 10volume series on.
The civil war ended on april 9, 1865 when general robert e. Marvin one year, six months, and eleven days my new book preparing for disunion explains how the commandants of cadets at west point prepared cadets to. The consequences of the civil war can still be felt today, although it was fought 150 years ago. Fear nothing inscribed in the book and he left hancock a new majors uniform. At cold harbor, virginia, 7,000 americans fell in 20 minutes. Feb 08, 2019 explore 10 surprising civil war facts, brought to you by the authors of the sevenday scholar.
Many elements of civil war scholarship are still hotly debated. A great book about civil war generals from both sides of the conflict is generals south, generals north. Apr 05, 2014 here are 25 interesting facts about american civil war. Please feel free to add your own facts in the comment section. Civil war facts continue to fascinate people of all ages, from kids to adults. Civil war for kids teaching our rich history to our kids. The following lists show the names, substantive ranks, and brevet ranks if applicable of all general officers who served in the united states army during the civil war, in addition to a small selection of lowerranked officers who received brevets as general officers. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. He won several important victories in the western theatre of the war. During the american civil war, the union army referred to the united states army, the land. Widely regarded as the most authoritative onevolume history of the war. Sep 02, 2014 ryan lintelman is the civil war 150 project assistant in the armed forces history department.
This book is simply a collection of offbeat facts about the civil war. Thus in the literature of the civil war there is a vast array of works on lesser known individuals and small groups. Lee and nearly 94,000 union troops under general george meade. The first book in bruce cattons pulitzer prizewinning army of the potomac trilogy, mr. Garfield garfield was a union general in the civil war. Onethird of the soldiers who fought for the union army were immigrants, and nearly. Read about the soldiers life in camp with lessons on making uniforms, cooking, making a medicine kit and how the soldiers prepared for battle. A fastpaced chronicle of the fighting on the battlefield and the infighting in the. This is more americans than wwi, wwii, the korean war, and the vietnam war combined. See a timeline of events of the civil war from 18611865. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. In fact, what the southern protagonists in gods and generals claim to be a.
Grant struggled to secure a field command at the outbreak of the civil war, but was later placed in charge of a regiment of illinois. Battle of gettysburg, major engagement in the american civil war that was fought southwest of harrisburg, pennsylvania, and was a crushing southern defeat. Learn more about allens book teacher of civil war generals. Please check out the companion to teacher of civil war generals your affectionate father, charles f. For every war, there is a soldier, but behind every soldier, compelling them to charge forward, is a general. Learn about the civil war with homeschool curriculum, books, and resources to help you teach history effectively and in a way students will enjoy. Here are 25 interesting facts about american civil war. May 23, 2018 the american civil war was a major event in u. Crittendon of kentucky had two sons who became major generals during the civil warone for the north and one for the south. Although a great deal has been written concerning every important aspect of the civil war itself, with a few notable exceptions little attention has been given to the personal lives of the 961 generals who commanded the union and confederate armies.
One of the most interesting facts about civil war is that this was the first war to be extensively documented with photographs. The civil war has a complex history, and it is important to explore the era from multiple perspectives. Learn more about the state of california during the civil war with these ten facts. In his book the american civil war, john keegan writes that the american civil war was to. This gallery provides an overview of several of the key confederate generals who contributed to the southern cause and helped guide its armies throughout the war.
Kids learn about the history of the american civil war including causes, timeline, generals, battles, daily life, abraham lincoln, the north vs. Generals of the american civil war library of congress. John keegan dapper, lanternjawed, a man who pounds facts into. The civil war was americas bloodiest and most divisive conflict, pitting the union army against the confederate states of america. At the start of the war, the value of all manufactured. On this page we will list many interesting facts about the battle of gettysburg including information on the dates of the battle, who the generals and other leaders were, what caused the battle, and how the battle affected the war between the states. California during the civil war american battlefield trust. Men raised their weapons against their countrymen, and they slaughtered one another in one of the most violent and devastating conflicts in us history. A fastpaced chronicle of the fighting on the battlefield.
The civil war was the bloodiest war ever fought on american soil. Military leadership in the american civil war wikipedia. Grant won the first major union victory of the civil war. Learn more about the adventures of the seventh pennsylvania cavalry. The biographies of some of the most prominent generals on either side of the civil war helps to explain the history of that tragedy. Apr 16, 2015 when the civil war began, general consensus was that it would be a short war. This web site provides names and images of 425 confederate and 583 union generals. He is most famous for his stout defense at the battle of chickamauga which earned him the nickname the rock of chickamauga.
Engineers of the 8th new york state militia in front of a tent from the national archives. The union army was a multicultural forceeven a multinational one. Click here for a great selection of books about the battle of gettysburg. A fastpaced chronicle of the fighting on the battlefield and the infighting in the political capitals of washington and richmond. George thomas general thomas is considered by many to be one of the top union generals of the civil war. Civil war generals civil war generals abraham lincolnpresident and commander in chief. When antislavery candidate abraham lincoln was elected president 1860, the southern states seceded. Since historians dispute exactly who should be counted as union or confederate generals during the american civil war civil war, some officers identified as generals in some past writings may not meet the criteria for identification as fullgrade or substantivegrade, or actual grade or rank generals. He has also blogged about the behindthescenes story of the smithsonian civil war book. Gods and generals is a wonderful combination of fact and fiction.
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