The Civil War Reenactors' Encyclopedia

by William C. Davis

• ISBN13: 9781592284252
• ISBN10: 1592284256
• Format: Trade Paper
• Publisher: The Lyons Press

Summary

Truly awesome in scope, The Civil War Reenactors' Encyclopedia contains an unparalleled wealth of information, covering not only all major battles of the war, but also the uniforms of all major units-both Union and Confederate-down to the smallest details such as badges and buttons; national, state, and unit flags; and accessories including packs, ammunition boxes, and belt buckles. The Civil War Reenactors' Encyclopedia begins with an introductory section, which outlines in broad fashion the general-issue uniforms worn by both Confederate and Union troops. The remainder of the book covers each major battle of the war in illuminating detail to make modern reenactments truly come to life, as authentic and historically accurate as possible. Numerous beautiful and detailed maps show where each army's individual brigades moved during the course of each battle, enabling reenactors to trace the steps of their units exactly. Painstakingly researched, expertly written, and beautifully illustrated in glorious full color with photos, maps and drawings, The Civil War Reenactors' Encyclopedia provides a complete package of information for both the experienced Civil War reenactor and the newcomer to this fascinating hobby.

Author Biography

William C. Davis has written more than thirty books on American history, particularly the Civil War period, including Breckenridge: Statesman, Soldier, Symbol and Battle of Bull Run. Both titles earned him Pulitzer Prize nominations. He graduated with a Master of the Arts in History from Sonoma State College. He is a fellow of the U.S. Army Military History Institute in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and of the Royal Photographic Society in Bath, England. He is Professor of History and Director of Programs for the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech.