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Bloody Roads South
The Wilderness to Cold Harbor, May-June 1864. Trudeau. In this
authoritative chronicle, the author vividly re-creates the brutal 40 days
that marked the beginning of the end of the Civil War. In riveting detail,
he traces the carnage from the initial battles in Virginia's Wilderness,
to the gruesome hand-to-hand combat at Spotsylvania's "Bloody Angle,"
to the ingenious trap laid by Lee at the North Anna River, to the killing
ground of Cold Harbor. 392 pgs., illustrated, 6"x 9", sfbd.
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If It Takes All Summer
The Battle of Spotsylvania. Matter. Drawing on extensive research
from manuscript collections and available literature, this book sets the
strategic stage for the campaign before turning to a detailed description
of tactical movements. It offers abundant fresh material on the race from
the Wilderness to Spotsylvania, the role of Federal and Confederate
cavalry, Emory Upton's brilliantly conceived Union assault and the bitter
clash at the Harris farm, assessing each side's successes, failures and
principal commanders. 471 pgs., 6¼"x 9¼", hdbd.
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The Battered Stars
One State's Civil War Ordeal During Grant's Overland Campaign.
Coffin. The author has unearthed previously unpublished archival material
- scores of wartime letters, records, diaries and newspaper accounts - to
create a vivid description of the horror and bravery of the Wilderness,
Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna and Cold Harbor battles. He also
tells the story of the people at home in Vermont, with their granite-like
resolve. 415 pgs., 75 B&W photos, 6"x 9", hdbd.
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The Battles for Spotsylvania Court House and the Road to Yellow Tavern
May 7-12, 1864. Rhea. Inlaid with detail, innovative analysis, riveting
prose, and an abundance of supporting primary evidence, this book examines
the maneuvers and battles from May 7, 1864, when Grant left the
Wilderness, through May 12, when his attempt to break Lee's line reached a
chilling climax at the Bloody Angle. Here, too, are fresh and challenging
interpretations that often contradict conventional wisdom. 512 pgs., 30
maps, 6"x 9", hdbd.
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The Irish Brigade and It's Campaigns
No Civil War unit had a more colorful or distinctive history than the
Irish Brigade of the Army of the Potomac. Made up of thousands of Irish
Catholic immigrants, the Brigade was always found where the action was
hottest: Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and Spotsylvania. This book,
written by novelist, historian, newspaper editor, war correspondent and
Brigade member David Power Conyngham was written shortly after the war and
remains a book of interest and value. 648 pgs., 6"x 9", hdbd. |
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The Spotsylvania Campaign
Gallagher, ed. This book explores questions regarding high command,
tactics and strategy, the impact of fighting on officers and soldiers in
both armies, and the ways in which some participants chose to remember and
interpret the campaign. It offers insight into the decisions and behavior
of Lee and of Federal army leaders and the fullest descriptions to date of
the horrific fighting at the "Bloody Angle." 288 pgs., 43 illustrations
and 8 maps, 6"x 9¼", hdbd. |
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Spotsylvania Art
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The Bloody Angle
Battle of Spotsylvania. Thure de Thulstrup. On May 12th, 1864,
General Grant's Union troops attack throughout the rainy, foggy day, and
on into utter darkness. Twenty hours of unrelenting vicious combat
resulted in one square mile of ground strewn with 12,000 casualties. This
reproduction print of an 1880s chromolithograph measures 24"x 18". |
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Spotsylvania Souvenirs, Gifts
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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Map
Full color working map shows all monuments and markers, present day and
historic features, topography, and essential visitor information.
Waterproof and tear-proof for enhanced durability. 22"x 31½". |
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Harper's Weekly 10 Bloodiest Battles of the Civil War
These beautifully reproduced facsimiles of Harper's Weekly, one of the
most influential newspapers in America during the Civil War, contain
national and international news, editorials, political cartoons, short
stories, poetry, period advertising and elegant illustrations. The ten
issues selected here contain coverage of the ten bloodiest battles of the
war: Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania, Antietam,
the Wilderness, Second Manassas, Fredericksburg, Shiloh and Fort Donelson.
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Civil War Photo (M): Scene of Ewells attack May 19 1864 near Spottsylvania i.e. Spotsylvania Court House
Product Features
Print Size: Approximately 11 x 14".
Decorate with history or give a tasteful gift. Over 5,000 Civil War photos
to choose.
Only premiere quality framing materials used. Save 50% off of local frame
shop prices.
Choose from a vast selection of historic prints, views and photography.
Image and passage source: Library of Congress |
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Confederate Enlisted Soldier's Kepi
The word "kepi" is a French word meaning "cap" and refers to any variation
of the 1858 U.S. Army forage cap whose distinctive feature was the angle
or height of the crown. These enlisted man's kepis are made of wool cloth
with cotton lining and have a thick mock-leather visor. Gray. Medium (7 -
7 1/8) |
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