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The West Point Atlas of American Wars: 1689-1900 (West Point Atlas of American Wars, 1689-1900 Vol. 1)The West Point Atlas of American Wars: 1689-1900 (West Point Atlas of American Wars, 1689-1900 Vol. 1)
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Superb maps, excellent, insightful text. This volume should be at your side for the study of each and every campaign.
The American Heritage New History of the Civil WarThe American Heritage New History of the Civil War by Bruce Catton
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Indispensable-both editions should be used as the pictures are different to some extent between the two books.
A Stillness at Appomattox (Army of the Potomac, Vol. 3)A Stillness at Appomattox (Army of the Potomac, Vol. 3) by Bruce Catton
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This, with Volumes I and II, is the history of the Army of the Potomac, and perhaps Catton's best work.
Lees Lieutenants Volume 1 (Vol 1. Repr ed) (1st of a 3 Vol Set)Lees Lieutenants Volume 1 (Vol 1. Repr ed) (1st of a 3 Vol Set) by Douglas Southall Freeman
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Excellent, indispensable, and any other superlative you care to use. A monumetal work of great scholarship and one which you can't do without.
Battle Cry of Freedom:  The Civil War EraBattle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era by James M. Mcpherson
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The best one volume work on the war, especially the political side of the conflict.
Guns at GettysburgGuns at Gettysburg by Downey
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The Battle of Gettysburg from the point of view of the artillerymen of both sides. Special emphasis is given to the Army of the Potomac's Chief of Artillery, General Hunt.
Grape and Canister: The Story of the Field Artillery of the Army of the Potomac, 1861-1865Grape and Canister: The Story of the Field Artillery of the Army of the Potomac, 1861-1865 by L. Vanloan Naisawald
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Comprehensive, accurate, and a great read. Necessary to understand the artillery employment of the time.
Grant Moves SouthGrant Moves South by Bruce Catton
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A thorough and comprehensive study of the premier strategist of the Civil War.
Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of AntietamLandscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam by Stephen W. Sears
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Superb battle study by an excellent historian and author.
The Irish Brigade and Its Campaigns (Irish in the Civil War)The Irish Brigade and Its Campaigns (Irish in the Civil War) by Lawrence Kohl
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Excellent unit history of one of the best brigades in the Army of the Potomac.
The Twentieth MaineThe Twentieth Maine by John J. Pullen
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The story of Chamberlain's regiment, which did so well at Gettysburg. Excellent history.
The Iron Brigade: A Military History (Great Lakes Connections: The Civil War)The Iron Brigade: A Military History (Great Lakes Connections: The Civil War) by Alan T. Nolan
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The author is THE expert on the Iron Brigade, which was the best brigade sized unit in either army, surpassed only by the Regular Division in the V Corps.
"Bayonet! Forward": My Civil War Reminiscences"Bayonet! Forward": My Civil War Reminiscences by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
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Interesting, stirring, and a superb memoir of men at war.
The Passing of Armies: An Account Of The Final Campaign Of The Army Of The PotomacThe Passing of Armies: An Account Of The Final Campaign Of The Army Of The Potomac by Joshua Chamberlain
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Sad, stirring memoir which brings to light the great sadness over losses of friends and comrades.
In the Hands of Providence: Joshua L. Chamberlain and the American Civil WarIn the Hands of Providence: Joshua L. Chamberlain and the American Civil War by Alice Rains Trulock
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Excellent narrative, well-written and accurate. If it's by or about Chamberlain, purchase it. In a time of characters, he was one of the most interesting. Only Francis Barlow is more interesting.