The Civil War Day By Day

The Civil War Day By Day by Phillip Katcher. Published by Chartwell Books Inc, New York, NY, 2011. Reprint. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in VG DJ. 192 Pgs. ISBN 0785826645. Illustrated throughout with hundreds of contemporary photos and illustrations, the book also includes full-color maps of all the major battles and campaigns in the war, from the Battle of Bull Run in 1861 to Lee's surrender at Appomattox in 1865. Each chapter contains boxes on the weapons that were used by both sides and the tactics that were employed on the battlefield. As well as the battles and campaigns, the book includes boxes on all the main commanders who led the confederate and Union armies. In parallel to the military maneuvers, the political events that occurred on both sides are also includied, so providing the background to strategic decisions, the movements of armies, and the appointment and dismissal of commanders. Description text copyright 2017 BooksForComfort. Item ID 31914.