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The Second Bull Run Campaign
July-August 1862. Martin. One of Robert E. Lee's greatest Civil War Successes, Second Bull Run was the culmination of a series of maneuvers in which Confederate troops outmarched the larger Union command and its leaders outwitted confused Union commanders. Sidebars on leaders, units, and controversies and 14 specially commissioned maps aid in examining this struggle and its connection with the First Bull Run battle. 298 pages, 52 photos and illustrations, 6"x 8¾", softcover.

First Bull Run
The South's First Victory
The South's First Victory. Alan Hankinson. At Bull Run, two inexperienced, ill-trained and poorly led armies clashed in the opening engagement of the Civil War. Culminating in a stalwart defensive fight by Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's Virginia Brigade, this is the story of the Confederacy's first victory. You'll read of the personalities of the principle commanders and examine the opposing armies, their weapons, their intelligence and more. 96 pgs., 65 B&W and 20 color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.
 

Baptism at Bull Run
Reger. In the tradition of Killer Angels and Gods and Generals, this historical novel presents a moving portrait of the commanders and men on both sides who planned, fought and died in this inaugural clash of arms. Combining a masterful knowledge of history with penetrating sights, sounds and smells of battle, it brilliantly resurrects the naïve dreams of glory and horrific realities that drove these farm boys and counting clerks and their confident commanders forward to face their destiny. 266 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover.

A Single Grand Victory
The First Campaign and Battle of Manassas. Rafuse. This book explains the war policies of both the Union and Confederate sides and describes the factors that led President Lincoln to order an offensive against Confederates at Manassas Junction at a time when his most prominent military men advised against it. It covers in detail the key individuals involved and the circumstances that influenced the manner in which the campaign was conducted. 226 pgs., 5½"x 8½", sfbd.
 

Forged in Fire
War in the East, From Manassas to Antietam, 1861-1862. Jim Miles. Describes the early battles, highlighting noteworthy incidents of combat and the contributions of the individuals whose strategies shaped them. Includes driving tours that enable you to see firsthand the battlefields and important sites. 526 pgs., 270 period photos and line drawings, 135 photos of the driving tour, and more. 8"x 10", sfbd.

Return to Bull Run
The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas. Hennessy. Success at Second Manassas brought the Confederacy to the brink of victory and nearly ended the Union war effort altogether. Here is the riveting story of the men who responded to the awesome challenge. "This thorough study eclipses all other accounts." - James M. McPherson. 624 pages, 6"x 9", 11 B&W photographs and 15 maps, softcover.

Second Manassas 1862
Campaign Series
Robert E. Lee's Greatest Victory. John Langellier. "There never was such a campaign, not even by Napoleon" wrote Confederate General Pender of the Second Manassas campaign in which Robert E. Lee came as close as he ever would to exterminating his Northern enemies. This book's powerful account demonstrates that during that fateful summer of 1862, Lee's soldiers were fighting for anything but a lost cause. 96 pgs., 80 B&W and 14 color photos and illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.
 

The Emergence of Total War
Sutherland. Union General John Pope was charged with implementing Abraham Lincoln's call for a winning strategy that would not spare resources, terrain, or the well being of private citizens. This vivid description of his defeat in the Second Manassas campaign and the successes of Grant and Sherman offer a telling foretaste of total war. 128 pgs., 26 B&W photos, 6"x 9", sfbd

The Faces of Manassas: Rare Photographs of Soldiers Who Fought at Bull Run
For the North, news of the Confederate rout of Gen. Irvin McDowell's Union forces extinguished any hope of a quick, bloodless war. For the South, it sparked delirious optimism about Confederate military superiority. This book lets you look into the eyes of the men who fought in this bloody encounter that shocked the nation.

Battle at Bull Run
A History of the First Major Campaign of the Civil War
Davis. On July 21, 1861, Federal and Confederate troops engaged in the Civil War's first battle along the banks of Bull Run. This gripping account explores the events leading up to the battle, describes the hasty assembly of the armies, highlights the emerging leaders and reveals how the South defeated the overconfident Union army. 324 pages, 5½"x 8½", softcover.