The Battlefields of the Civil War

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Focusing on thirteen pivotal battles of the Civil War, this book explores both the military strategies and the influential personalities of army commanders. With detailed accounts of battles like Gettysburg and Antietam, it illustrates how individual traits shaped outcomes. The narrative is enriched with a comprehensive introduction on Fort Sumter and an epilogue on the Confederate surrender. Each battle features annotated color maps, along with 35 color photographs of artifacts, 28 paintings of soldiers, and 166 historical images, providing a vivid visual context.