You’ve probably already read it but if not then anyone interested in the Civil War should read “Gods and Generals” by Jeff Shaara. The movie does not do this book credit. One of the best Civil War books I’ve read. Tells the “story” of the war from start to finish from the point of view of the Generals on both sides.
I second that! Truly, a superior book.
Yes - an amazing book. My 11 year old is a history buff and knows everything about every battle - who did what and when and why - both north and south. There was a Civil War day here in Fairfax and the guy playing John Mosby for 10 years undoubtedly learned some new things about John Mosby from my son. He loves Mosby, but Stonewall Jackson is undoubtedly his favorite. (he scored a perfect 600 on his Virginia history SOL)He is participating in his first Civil War re-enactment this weekend with his dad at the Battle of New Market. They are with some Rhode Island regiment so they will be wearing the blue and not the gray. After trying to join a Virginia unit for over a year a neighbor invited them to join his group (he is from Long Island, but also tried for years to join VA unit!). I think they will have an amazing time, regardless.