Here, Eicher gives us an authoritative single-volume battle history that spans the entire Civil War. It covers hundreds of engagements on land and sea, and along rivers. The often neglected Western theatre and the naval actions along the coasts and major rivers are also given their due. Such major battles as Gettysburg and Chancellorsville are described in detail, but Eicher also examines lesser-known actions such as Sabine Pass, Texas and Fort Clinch, Florida. The result is a popular history that is aimed at anyone learning about this war for the first time while at the same time offering...