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has spent more than two decades studying Antietam and editing and richly annotating Carman’s exhaustively written manuscript

Torrential rains and consequential decisions in the field wreaked havoc on the best-laid plans

remains controversial

From the Defenses of Washington to Chancellorsville

The Civil War: The Story Of The War With Maps (M. David Detweiler - CH) emancipation primarily captured) and Confederate lossesby David M. Detweiler For readers addicted to histories or novels about the Civil War, a common challenge is the lack of adequate maps. This excellent volume satisfies that need, once and for all: It's the clearest, fullest collection of strategic and tactical maps available, a fine volume on its own and an indispensable aid to understanding many another book. Few works truly are 'must haves' for a Civil War collection, but this one's essential. Ralph