Paddy Griffith's Battle in the Civil War: Generalship and Tactics in America 1861-65
by Paddy Griffith, illustrated by Peter Dennis, (1986) ISBN 1 86 9871 00 6
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A structured analysis of all aspects of Civil War combat, making a surprisingly technical and detailed coverage compressed into such a short space (This doubtless explains why it has been used as a set text by several universities). Sub-sections cover the army commander's perspectives in first setting up and then running a battle: the arts of generalship at the level of Corps and Division command; and then a long section on the regiment's battle, including minor tactics, weapons, combat psychology - and the casualties.
The three 'General Burnside' figures at the foot of each page of this website are taken from the copious artwork in this book. 'This book represents outstanding value for money, and I strongly urge you to get a copy' - Wargame Review
Slim, 48 page book heavily illustrated booklet
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