Civil War Battles and Skirmishes Book

[johnnyjohnson2043]

When I was a kid I remember finding a series of books that listed every battle, skirmish and campaign during the Civil War with some details about date, army strength, casualties, etc. If I remember right they were printed in the 1920's but the original publication date could have easily been earlier than that. What interested me so much about these books was that they listed even the smallest skirmishes which I thought was so cool because I was able to follow my ancestors through each engagement. I could be wrong about some of the details since it was 30 years ago. Lately I've been thinking about those books again and would love to find them but I haven't had much luck so far. I'm hoping that someone here can help. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

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[villival]

Have you ever used the site "ABE" books? They have many old and out of print books. you may be able to find a copy there.

 

[johnnyjohnson2043]

Thanks for the information. I have used AbeBooks but couldn't find what I was looking for. I actually did find it with some more research, though. If anyone is interested, the title is "When and Where We Met Each Other, On Shore and Afloat: Battles, Engagements, Actions, Skirmishes, and Expeditions During the Civil War 1861-1866" by Theodore D Strickler.

 

[Tnmountains]

Could it have been the official records? It s a series of books from the late 1800's.
The Civil War atlas is my go to book for battles.

 

[FloodcityTom]

The official records of the war of the rebellion almost 100 volumes, Chronicles every battle recorded during the war, plus maps, sletches etc by the original authors. You can have no better research tool unless you get into the individual regimetal histories. There is such detail in these volumes that you can pinpoint troop positions, camps, lines of march, bivoac's etc etc.

Best part is, they are now online especially the Maps.
This link should help you it involves actions in My area around Martisburg Wva but you ca locate any jurisdiction....good luck!

https://books.google.com/books?id=a...fficial+records+war+of+the+rebellion+cavalry+

 

[Tnmountains]

The official records of the war of the rebellion almost 100 volumes, Chronicles every battle recorded during the war, plus maps, sletches etc by the original authors. You can have no better research tool unless you get into the individual regimetal histories. There is such detail in these volumes that you can pinpoint troop positions, camps, lines of march, bivoac's etc etc.

Best part is, they are now online especially the Maps.
This link should help you it involves actions in My area around Martisburg Wva but you ca locate any jurisdiction....good luck!

https://books.google.com/books?id=a...fficial+records+war+of+the+rebellion+cavalry+

Friend of mine had an original set. Great research tool and just plain interesting.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Is this the book you are looking for? If you are not going to buy it please let me know and I will.

https://www.amazon.com/When-Where-Other-Shore-Afloat/dp/3337224830