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Burnside

Marvel. Until now, Ambrose Burnside has been remembered mostly for his distinctive side-whiskers and as an incompetent leader who threw away thousands of lives in the bloody battle of Fredericksburg. This biography focuses on the Civil War years and reveals a more capable Burnside. Although his performance included an occasional lapse, this book argues that he deserved far better treatment than he has received from his peers and, subsequently, from historians. 552 pgs., 6"x 9", hdbd.

Fredericksburg

Featuring a reproduction of an 1880s chromolithograph, a period map of Fredericksburg, and B&W photos of Ambrose E. Burnside and Robert E. Lee, this poster is printed on parchment-colored paper and measures 18"x 24".

Fredericksburg Throw

The battle of Fredericksburg resulted in one of the worst Union defeats of the war and one of Lee's easiest and most complete victories. Commemorate the decisive battle with this heirloom-quality, 100% preshrunk cotton Ultraweave Throw featuring portraits of Lee and Burnside. Measures a generous 48"x 60".

Private Osborne

Massachusetts 23rd Volunteers: Burnside Expedition, Roanoke Island, Second Front Against Richmond. Osborne. One of the thousands who joined up to fight in the bloody Civil War, Fred Osborne was only 16 when he left home. Discovered 130 years after they were written, this remarkable collection of his letters not only describes life in the Massachusetts 23rd Volunteers, but also details the Burnside Expedition on Roanoke Island and the Second Front against Richmond. 292 pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd.

The Fredericksburg Campaign

Drama on the Rappahannock.
Stackpole. Detailing the Union's struggle to cross the Rappahannock and seize control of Fredericksburg, this book discusses the various aspects of the battle, the failures of the Union command - led by the newly appointed commander of the Army of the Potomac, General Burnside - and the campaign itself. "Certainly it is the best and most complete account of the entire campaign…" - Army magazine. 336 pages, 5½"x 8", softcover.

Burnside's Bridge

Antietam. Cannan. The stone bridge on the southern flank of the Antietam battlefield became one of the Civil War's most powerful symbols of courage and sacrifice. Union general Ambrose Burnside might have outflanked Robert E. Lee's army if his charge across the bridge had been successful. The actions, units and personalities of this crucial sector of the battlefield are described here in detail, accompanied by a full description of the bridge area as it was in 1862 and as it is today. 156 pgs., 5½"x 8½", sfbd.

Union Generals of the Civil War
With images from the Library of Congress, this poster features 12 photographs and brief biographies covering John Buford, Oliver Otis Howard, Philip Henry Sheridan, Joshua L. Chamberlain, William T. Sherman, Winfield Scott Hancock, John Alexander McClernand, George B. McClellan, James Brewerton Ricketts, John Fulton Reynolds, Ambrose Everett Burnside and Ulysses S. Grant. 24"x 36" poster is printed on heavy paper that is perfect for mounting or framing.

Burnside's Expedition Map

This reproduction of a map published in 1862 by L. Prang & Co. shows every inlet, sound and bay of special interest from Fortress Monroe to South Carolina. Measures 17"x 21¾".

Fredericksburg 1862 - Campaign Series

Clear the Way. Carl Smith. In December 1862, General Burnside, newly appointed to command the Army of the Potomac, planned to seize and secure the town of Fredericksburg, and then take the Confederate capital of Richmond. This book details the epic struggle that engulfed the Union side as it crossed the Rappahannock on December 11, encountering stiff opposition from Lee's men. 96 pgs., 70 B&W and 23 color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.