My favorite ECW book is “Call Out the Cadets” by Sarah Kay Bierle. I loved the story of the cadets being pressed into service and the battle of New Market. Sarah Kay Bierle is one of my favorite authors. I liked it so much that I bought 10 signed copies direct from Sarah. I gave them out to other authors such as: Gordon Rhea, Stephen Davis, John Horn and Lance Herdegen. I really like all ECW books and have a copy of each one.
To Hazard All: A Guide to the Maryland Campaign, by Kevin Pawlak and Rob Orrison. It includes great detail and maps about the movements of the armies, allowing me to follow my favroite campaign.
Tough question because I’ve enjoyed so many of them. But as a Gettysburg Wheatfield nerd, I have to go with “Don’t Give an Inch: The Second Day at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863—from Little Round Top to Cemetery Ridge” by Chris, Kris and Dan. Worth it for the Wheatfield walking tour alone!
The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson by Chris Mackowski and Kris White. I am a big Jackson fan and this is a very good account of his wounding and death.
I think Chris Mackowski’s telling of Grant’s struggle with throat cancer as portrayed in “Grant’s Last Battle” is a stellar insight into another side of this very complicated man. I think it deserves to be read by every one who is interested in the understanding of U.S. Grant.
I have 48 of the titles in my library and enjoy all of them. Picking one is difficult and I would note that that would not diminish the rest. They are all excellent. With that said I think I shall have to pick two:
Grant’s Last Battle: The Story Behind the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
The Aftermath of Battle: The Burial of the Civil War Dead
I have 48 of the titles in my Library. I enjoy them all and they are exceptionally written. Choosing a favorite is difficult and I would note that picking one above all does not diminish any of the other titles. With that said I must pick two and they are:
The Aftermath of Battle: The Burial of the Civil War Dead18. Grant’s Last Battle: The Story Behind the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
I have 48 of the titles in my library. I enjoy them all and they are exceptionally well written. It is difficult to pick one and I would note that it would not diminish any of the others. Having said that I would pick the following two:
Grant’s Last Battle: The Story Behind the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
The Aftermath of Battle: The Burial of the Civil War Dead
I have 48 of the titles in my library. I enjoy them all and they are exceptionally well written. It is difficult to pick one and I would note that it does not diminish any of the others. Having said that I would pick the following two:
“Grant’s Last Battle” gives a wonderful and moving insight into the man and his character.
“The Aftermath of Battle” provides an excellent overview of what happened to the dead and the struggles of the families left behind during and following the war.
I actually haven’t read enough of them yet to say, but my goal is to read more of them!
My favorite ECW book is “Call Out the Cadets” by Sarah Kay Bierle. I loved the story of the cadets being pressed into service and the battle of New Market. Sarah Kay Bierle is one of my favorite authors. I liked it so much that I bought 10 signed copies direct from Sarah. I gave them out to other authors such as: Gordon Rhea, Stephen Davis, John Horn and Lance Herdegen. I really like all ECW books and have a copy of each one.
The Battle of Fredericksburg.
Thank you!
To Hazard All: A Guide to the Maryland Campaign, by Kevin Pawlak and Rob Orrison. It includes great detail and maps about the movements of the armies, allowing me to follow my favroite campaign.
I am marking it down in my calendar that you said something nice about Rob! 😉
A Fine Opportunity Lost by Ed Lowe. The Knoxville Campaign is understudied and Lowe makes a fine contribution.
There’s a lot to choose from, but “The Great ‘What Ifs’ of the American Civil War” is probably the one I had the most run reading.
Strike Them A Blow : The battle of the North Anna by Chris Mackowski.
Thanks!
Tough question because I’ve enjoyed so many of them. But as a Gettysburg Wheatfield nerd, I have to go with “Don’t Give an Inch: The Second Day at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863—from Little Round Top to Cemetery Ridge” by Chris, Kris and Dan. Worth it for the Wheatfield walking tour alone!
Thanks. Kris worked hard on that tour. It’s some of his best work, I think.
The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson by Chris Mackowski and Kris White. I am a big Jackson fan and this is a very good account of his wounding and death.
Thanks! It’s one of my favorite stories, too!
I have about 25 titles in my library, and picking a single favorite is difficult. That being said, if I had to choose, it would be:
No Turning Back: A Guide to the 1864 Overland Campaign, by Robert Dunkerly, Donald Pfanz and David Ruth.
My first ECW book was “No Turning Back”. Really peaked my interest in the Overland Campaign and the significance of 1864.
I think Chris Mackowski’s telling of Grant’s struggle with throat cancer as portrayed in “Grant’s Last Battle” is a stellar insight into another side of this very complicated man. I think it deserves to be read by every one who is interested in the understanding of U.S. Grant.
I have 48 of the titles in my library and enjoy all of them. Picking one is difficult and I would note that that would not diminish the rest. They are all excellent. With that said I think I shall have to pick two:
Grant’s Last Battle: The Story Behind the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
The Aftermath of Battle: The Burial of the Civil War Dead
I have 48 of the titles in my Library. I enjoy them all and they are exceptionally written. Choosing a favorite is difficult and I would note that picking one above all does not diminish any of the other titles. With that said I must pick two and they are:
The Aftermath of Battle: The Burial of the Civil War Dead18. Grant’s Last Battle: The Story Behind the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
I have 48 of the titles in my library. I enjoy them all and they are exceptionally well written. It is difficult to pick one and I would note that it would not diminish any of the others. Having said that I would pick the following two:
Grant’s Last Battle: The Story Behind the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
The Aftermath of Battle: The Burial of the Civil War Dead
I have 48 of the titles in my library. I enjoy them all and they are exceptionally well written. It is difficult to pick one and I would note that it does not diminish any of the others. Having said that I would pick the following two:
“Grant’s Last Battle” gives a wonderful and moving insight into the man and his character.
“The Aftermath of Battle” provides an excellent overview of what happened to the dead and the struggles of the families left behind during and following the war.
Out Flew the Sabers: The Battle of Brandy Station, Eric Wittenberg and Daniel Davis. Excellent compact treatment of a lengthy battle.
Simply Murder — The Battle of Fredericksburg
Grant’s Left Hook by Sean Michael Chick.
Thank you!