NF Which Eric Wittenberg Title

[Buckeye Bill]

I have three books written by Eric. He is a very gifted writer..... In my opinion, you can't go wrong with his work!

Bill

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

I have three books written by Eric. He is a very gifted writer..... In my opinion, you can't go wrong with his work!

Bill

Many thanks for the kind words, Bill.

 

[chellers]

Okay, got it.

They go like this, in the order of the events discussed....

The Union Cavalry Comes of Age: Hartwood Church to Brandy Station, 1863, which comes back into print a week from Monday after having been out of print for far too long. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2UVSU4/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

The Battle of Brandy Station: North America's Largest Cavalry Battle--for a much more detailed account (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1596297824/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

OR

Out Flew the Sabres: The Battle of Brandy Station, June 9, 1863--for a much less detailed account as part of the Emerging Civil War series of books (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1611212561/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg (https://www.amazon.com/dp/161121288X/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart's Controversial Ride to Gettysburg (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1611210984/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

"The Devil's to Pay": John Buford at Gettysburg. A History and Walking Tour. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1611210984/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

Protecting the Flank at Gettysburg: The Fights for Brinkerhoff's Ridge and East Cavalry Field, July 2-3, 1863 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1611210941/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions: Farnsworth's Charge, South Cavalry Field, and the Battle of Fairfield, July 3, 1863 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1611210704/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

One Continuous Fight: The Retreat from Gettysburg and the Pursuit of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, July 4-14, 1863 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1611210763/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

The Battle of White Sulphur Springs: Averell Fails to Secure West Virginia--fought August 26-27, 1863 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1609490053/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

Glory Enough for All: Sheridan's Second Raid and the Battle of Trevilian Station (https://www.amazon.com/Glory-Enough-All-Sheridans-Trevilian/dp/0803259670/ref=la_B001JP1KHM_1_15?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1483106346&sr=1-15&refinements=p_82:B001JP1KHM)

The Battle of Monroe's Crossroads and the Civil War's Last Campaign--fought March 10, 1865, near Fayetteville, NC on the grounds of what is today Fort Bragg. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1611212499/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

Those are all of my battle books. The rest of my stuff does not fit neatly into any sort of a chronological order or timeline.

Thanks for your interest.

I might also add that signed copies of any or all of them are available. PM me for details. Thanks again.

Eric, thank you very much for taking your valuable time to list your books in chrono order. The list is quite helpful, and I shall be printing out a copy.

You have more books? Please, sir, do not be shy. I think most folks would be interested to see your oeuvre to date.

Thank you kindly,
Chellers

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

Eric, thank you very much for taking your valuable time to list your books in chrono order. The list is quite helpful, and I shall be printing out a copy.

You have more books? Please, sir, do not be shy. I think most folks would be interested to see your oeuvre to date.

Thank you kindly,
Chellers

I do. I will address those later, if that's okay. I'm trying to wrap some year end client stuff up and am waiting to find out if I have to go to a last minute meeting. A lawyer's work is never, ever done.

 

[Bee]

They go like this, in the order of the events discussed....

copied and printed: a must for any Wittenberg book junkie Thanks for asking about this, Miss C

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

Quickly, before I head out for the year (that sounds strange, doesn't it?)....

In no particular order:

Like a Meteor Blazing Brightly: The Short but Controversial Life of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren. Presently out of print--I am the only place to get one at its original retail price. Savas-Beatie will be bringing this back out in 2017. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1889020338/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

Little Phil: A Reassessment of the Civil War Generalship of Philip H. Sheridan--written as a lawyer's brief. I had great fun doing this one. It's intentionally controversial. It's also the only time that I've ever intentionally not been objective in my telling of history. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1574883852/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

Rush's Lancers: The Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry in the Civil War--a regimental history of my favorite unit. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594160325/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

We Have it **** Hard Out Here: The Civil War Letters of Sgt. Thomas W. Smith, 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry--a great set of letters by an astute observer. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K3HEZ8M/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

With Sheridan in the Final Campaign Against Lee--this is an edited, updated edition of Lt. Col. Frederic C. Newhall's 1866 book, written to defend Sheridan's treatment of Warren. Out of print and not easy to find. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807127566/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

Under Custer's Command: The Civil War Journal of James Henry Avery--I edited this work, which is THE best cavalry enlisted memoir I've ever seen. Avery served in the 5th Michigan Cavalry of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1574882767/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

One of Custer's Wolverines: The Civil War Letters of Bvt. Brig. Gen. James H. Kidd, 6th Michigan Cavalry--one of two volumes of Kidd's writings that I have edited. Outstanding war-time letters by a soldier who became a newspaperman after the war. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0873386701/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

At Custer's Side: The Civil War Writings of James Harvey Kidd--This is the companion volume of some of Kidd's post-war writings. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0873386876/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

And finally, You Stink! Major League Baseball's Terrible Teams and Pathetic Players. The title speaks for itself. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K319N6C/?tag=civilwartalkc-20)

 

[chellers]

Thanks so very much, @Eric Wittenberg, for listing your additional publications. I would not want to overlook any gems, and by all accounts, all are gems. Little Phil sounds especially fun!

At my pace, and with what is currently on my agenda, it probably will take me about two years to read my way through all these! Can no longer say I've nothing to read!

Again, sir, I much appreciate your generosity and time.

Yours sincerely,
Chellers

 

[dlofting]

Little Phil sounds especially fun!

It is, and the Ulric Dahlgren book is a great read too.

 

[chellers]

It is, and the Ulric Dahlgren book is a great read too.

Thanks for the tip, dlofting.

 

[Michael W.]

I've done enough reading on this forum to come to the conclusion that I need to read some of Eric Wittenberg's works. So my question is this: which one should I start with with? Which book would be the best introduction to his work? One Continuous Fight, Plenty of Blame to Go Around and The Devil's to Pay are the three titles that interest me the most. So which one to start?

As I am a major Buford fan, I have to go with.....well.....you know........

 

[Legion Para]

Keep in mind @Eric Wittenberg has several projects awaiting publication. I am looking forward to his book on Wilder's Brigade.

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

Thanks so very much, @Eric Wittenberg, for listing your additional publications. I would not want to overlook any gems, and by all accounts, all are gems. Little Phil sounds especially fun!

At my pace, and with what is currently on my agenda, it probably will take me about two years to read my way through all these! Can no longer say I've nothing to read!

Again, sir, I much appreciate your generosity and time.

Yours sincerely,
Chellers

No problem--I was happy to do it.

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

Keep in mind @Eric Wittenberg has several projects awaiting publication. I am looking forward to his book on Wilder's Brigade.

Wilder's AND Minty's Brigades, not just Wilder's. I'm waiting for Ted Savas to tell me when it will be out. He has the manuscript and the photos. The maps are being finalized this week. That's one's pretty much ready to go.

 

[dlofting]

Wilder's AND Minty's Brigades, not just Wilder's. I'm waiting for Ted Savas to tell me when it will be out. He has the manuscript and the photos. The maps are being finalized this week. That's one's pretty much ready to go.

That will be a nice accompaniment to David Powell's books on Chickamauga......please let us know when you get the issue date.

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

That will be a nice accompaniment to David Powell's books on Chickamauga......please let us know when you get the issue date.

Will do.

Dave's an old friend--we've been friends for 20 years now. He gave me an enormous amount of assistance with this project. He saved me several years of research time by simply handing me 85% of what I needed to do the book. It pays to have good friends.

 

[Josh The Lighthouse Guy]

I want and need to read more of Eric's books, but if I had to pick 2 it would be Plenty Of Blame To Go Around and One Continuous Fight on the grounds that they address the most important and most misunderstood topics of all of his books.

 

[Bee]

I want and need to read more of Eric's books, but if I had to pick 2 it would be Plenty Of Blame To Go Around and One Continuous Fight on the grounds that they address the most important and most misunderstood topics of all of his books.

The first two that I read and in just that order, too.

 

[nitrofd]

Wilder's AND Minty's Brigades, not just Wilder's. I'm waiting for Ted Savas to tell me when it will be out. He has the manuscript and the photos. The maps are being finalized this week. That's one's pretty much ready to go.

I hope it as good if not better then "Blue Lightning".

 

[MaryDee]

". . . if I had to pick 2 it would be Plenty Of Blame To Go Around and One Continuous Fight on the grounds that they address the most important and most misunderstood topics of all of his books."

The first two that I read and in just that order, too.

I also started with those two and in that order!

 

[Eric Wittenberg]

I hope it as good if not better then "Blue Lightning".

I hope so, too.

In reality, it's a very different book. Blue Lightning deals with the entire campaign. I don't, except in the most cursory terms. My focus is September 18. I also go into great detail on the actions and activities of Minty's brigade, which Baumgartner does not do. Thus, it's a very different book.