Civil war supply and strategy in recognition of the impossibility of fitting anything approaching a comprehensive examination of the topic inside a single book of standard size, historian earl hess instead decided to focus on transportation issues for his fine 2017 study civil war logistics. Strategy is sometimes defined as the art of the general while webster defines it as the science and and art of conducting a military campaign in its largescale and longterm aspects. Nov 23, 2016 every year, the civil war monitor publishes its best books of the year. The best civil war books of 2018 articles civil war. Jul 24, 2014 despite the abundance of books on the civil war, not one has focused exclusively on what was in fact the determining factor in the outcome of the conflict. In this masterful reappraisal of the civil war commanders and the effectiveness of their strategies for attaining victory, jones forcefully develops. For a whole list of books on the us civil war, start here. Liddell uses sherman to not only explain the civil war, but strategy itself.
The civil war started to take shape with the election of abraham lincoln on november 6, 1860. The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the expansion of slavery and rejected any right of. The american civil war also known by other names was a civil war in the united states from 1861 to 1865, fought between the northern united states loyal to the union and the southern united states that had seceded from the union and formed the confederacy. Released in 2016, this realtime strategy game is one of the most popular civil war video games around. The new york times list of top civil war books may be the saddest thing you ever read but this can make you sad as well. The best books on military strategy 1 the art of war by sun zi also written in english as sun tzu.
Civil war supply and strategy stands as a sweeping examination of the decisive link between the distribution of provisions to soldiers and the strategic movement of armies during the civil war. Of course, i am biased because i trained under robert. A civil war, also known as an intrastate war in polemology, is a war between organized groups within the same state or country. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. In fact, according to the library of congress civil war desk reference, over 70,000 books have been published on various aspects of the civil war and more are being published every day. Railroads and steamships increased the volume, reach, and speed of mobilization and of conscription. Sherman understood the grand strategy of the warthat it depended on crushing the morale of the southern cause. Books 1 open book in the back of the scene, on the right side of the ground, close to the hill 2 bottom of the scene, by the wood plank 3 bottom right side, on the grass by the grey rocks 4. The term is a calque of the latin bellum civile which was used to refer to the various civil wars of the roman republic in the.
Five books to make you less stupid about the civil war 29th regiment connecticut volunteers, u. In contradictory and complex ways, the military history of the civil war has been both shaped and bypassed by the newer approaches to studying the civil war. Contemporary strategy in historical perspective by hew. The american civil war 18611865 was a separatist conflict between the united states federal government the union and eleven southern slave states that declared their secession and formed the confederate states of america, led by president jefferson davis. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. The art of war, by chinese general sun tsu around 500 bc. You are in the command of the confederate armies during the american civil war. There is no shortage of excellent guides to the conflict. A recent one that ive enjoyed dipping into is the grand design. My obsession ive been so deep into the civil war that i lost track of all the books. Jul 19, 2017 the following is a list of the best civil war strategy games. I detailed part of what i read on it in my last reading list newsletter. Secessionists at bay and eric foners reconstruction. What caused the civil war is debatable but the election of lincoln certainly was a key factor.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This page is over the subject of the civil war and its related issues. Pop history is an impersonator, roaming the room soused, boasting its history credentials, breathing its cheap sensibilities into your face, offering nothing but the drunks stockintrade of nostalgia, stories, emotions, drama and life lessons. Grant are some of the most detailed pieces of information that deal with the american civil war, yet of those strategies.
One great book for each month of 2011, the sesquicentennial of the war between the states. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict. Choose the illustrated history of epic battles, or a hallowed location. Specializing in german military, napoleonic wars, civil war, russian history,and world wars i and ii books. The civil war books series honors the 150th anniversary of the war between the states. The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region, to achieve independence for a region or to change government policies. But if i had not, these books still would have given me a priceless education as they have for millions of other people. The reason this book stops at waterloo and mentions nothing of the civil war, or the world wars, is that it was written in 1851. Naval strategy during the american civil war by david j.
Led by jefferson davis, the confederacy fought for its independence from the united states. Hess reveals how that dynamic served as the key to success, especially for the union army as it undertook bold. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. When antislavery candidate abraham lincoln was elected president 1860, the southern states seceded. The 19th century was an era of farreaching technological change that vastly altered the scope of tactics and strategy, an alteration seen in what has been called the first total war, the u. The best books on the spanish civil war five books. Lieutenantcolonel 8th cavalry, united states army back to civil war pictures strategy, unfortunately, is a very unpopular science, even among soldiers, requiring both in practice and in demonstration constant and careful study of the map, the closest computation of time and space, a grasp of many factors, and the strictest attention to the. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time. As result, if you want to learn more about the civil war, it may be hard to know where to start. Texts about military strategy take us back into the mists of time but what it is, and what the nature of war is, remains hotly debated. As we head into the 150th anniversary of the war between the states, armchair historians will want to keep up with the sesquicentennial. Civil war book list by the new york times 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. Welcome to dbookmahns i have been collecting used and rare military history books for.
Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction history. It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and. As usual, we enlisted the help of a handful of civil war historians and enthusiasts, avid readers all, and asked them to pick their two favorite books published in 2017. Each person on the panel identifies one book as his or her best book, as well as an honorable mention. Its impossible to reduce a book down to just one thought or line. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The best books on military strategy, as recommended by antulio echevarria, editor of the. How popular will, nationalism, and military strategy could not stave off. The army university press books are traditional and interactive works relevant to the current interests and concerns of the us army.
After a few years of scattered books on the topic, in early in 2012 i swarmed the topic. A list of notable books about the american civil war. Five books to make you less stupid about the civil war. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. The 33 strategies of war, the 48 laws of power by robert greene. From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written each year, seemingly dozens of new titles emerge to offer fresh perspectives and uncover. The books span beyond just civil war history, and into other areas of historical interest. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. Develop war strategy, check civil war battle maps, optimize the battlefield, and become the legend of the civil war. Colored troops in formation near beaufort, south carolina, 1864 library of congress. The west point history of the civil war the west point history of warfare series by united states military academy, the, colonel ty seidule, et al.
As usual, we enlisted the help of a handful of civil war historians and enthusiasts, avid readers all, and asked them to pick their two favorite books published in 2018. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. This was the final straw in decades of conflict between pro and antislavery forces. The second battle of the civil war and the men who fought it irish green and union blue letters of peter welsha working class immigrants view of the war the two best civil war era books not directly about the war are road to disunion. The battle of chancellorsville, fought from april 30 to may 6, 1863 in virginia, is widely considered to be confederate gen. I first obtained a copy of this book in its smaller format, as packaged with the 1995 pc strategy game the civil war by empire interactive, and quickly fell in love. By alan lewis of ground zero books in silver spring, maryland. As i did last year, i will give each of the best books and honorable mentions. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states rights. Play real time strategy war games and test your tactics resources are scarce and collecting them takes time, so manage them well to win. 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. Before we talk about your five books, tell us about what first got you interested in the spanish civil war.
Grant understand and held the determination required to muddle through battle after battle along with the destructive politics. Best civil war books of 2016 nonfiction history of the. The object of the game is to conquer the area union controls or at least hold on to as much area as possible for the south until the year. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. From james mcpherson s definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time for the 150th anniversary. Antulio echevarria ii of the us army war college talks us through key books, both old and new, on military strategy. The year civilization collapsed eric cline, phd duration. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. Of the numerous books on the american civil war, few have explored in depth the critical role of strategy in determining the outcome of this nations bloodiest conflict. This is a free turnlimited version of american civil war, a highly rated turn based strategy game set on the southwest north america during the american civil war 18611866. Compares the wartime strategies of the high command of the union and confederate armies. Time life books the civil war set 24 books out of 28 issuedvery. Despite the abundance of books on the civil war, not one has focus. Explains how military strategy involves the planning, coordination, and general.
It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, philanthropy, humanitarian assistance, liberation, and military occupation and much more. The best books on military strategy five books expert. Jul 08, 2012 take the american civil war, which ive recently been reading about. Jul 11, 2017 in fact, according to the library of congress civil war desk reference, over 70,000 books have been published on various aspects of the civil war and more are being published every day.
Be the american civil war commander that kids will study in their history books. Lees greatest victory during the american civil war. In fact, numerous civil war strategy games are based on these very strategies and some types of battle reenactments, such as tactical battles or tactical events, use these strategies to try to defeat their opponents in recreations of the battles. Murphy, colonel, usaf a research report submitted to the faculty in partial fulfillment of the graduation requirements advisor. Generalship, leadership, and strategy at gettysburg, petersburg, and beyond, volume i. I think it is down to the fact that i was born in liverpool in 1946 and liverpool had been really badly hit. Sep 14, 2017 12 videos play all the civil war pbs documentary ken burns tim hagmann 1177 bc. Hess reveals how that dynamic served as the key to success, especially for the union army as it undertook bold offensives striking far behind confederate lines. Dec 26, 20 william garrett piston and richard hatchers wilsons creek. Students of strategy, operations, and tactics have often plowed very traditional ground have sometimes been more receptive to new approaches than social historians have been to. Apr 05, 2020 american civil war, fouryear war 186165 fought between the united states and 11 southern states that seceded to form the confederate states of america. Aug 08, 2016 i dont know about best, but one has been studied by every general for over 2000 years.
In this masterful reappraisal of the civil war commanders and the effectiveness of their strategies for attaining victory, jones forcefully develops the revisionist concepts about civil war leadership. Civil war command and strategy and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. It is generally known in the south as the war between the states and is also called the war of the rebellion the official union designation, the war of secession, and the war for southern independence. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. The following is an overview of the strategies used in the civil war. Despite the abundance of books on the civil war, not one has focused exclusively on what was in fact the determining factor in the outcome of the conflict. Its a unique historical document that gives greater influence to our classical past. The civil war was perhaps the quintessential american experience.