NF Eric Wittenberg Bibliography

[Josh The Lighthouse Guy]

From comments praising Eric Wittenberg's legacy in Civil War historiography, I thought it would be a good idea to have a thread that compiled an organized list of his many books over the last three decades. You may not realize just how much he wrote (27 Civil War books that I could find with him as author, co-author, or editor). Some of his early books had relatively small printings, but later got revised editions and it definitely behooves the reader's experience (and pocketbook) to get the newer version.

I found 29 Civil War history books by Eric, which are organized below by subject.

Politics & Legal Issues

Seceding from Secession: The Civil War, Politics, and the Creation of West Virginia
by Eric J. Wittenberg, Edmund A. Sargus, and Penny L. Barrick
Savas Beatie, 2020

Eastern Theater - Before Gettysburg

The Union Cavalry Comes Of Age: Hartwood Church to Brandy Station, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
History Press, 2017 (originally Potomac Books, 2003)

Covers all the Army of the Potomac's cavalry activity in the first half of 1863: reorganization by Hooker, Hartwood Church, Kelly's Ford, Stoneman's Raid during the Chancellorsville Campaign, and the Battle of Brandy Station.

The Battle of Brandy Station: North America's Largest Cavalry Battle (Civil War Sesquicentennial Series)
by Eric J. Wittenberg
History Press, 2010

Out Flew the Sabers: The Battle of Brandy Station, June 9, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg & Daniel T. Davis
Savas Beatie, 2016

Eastern Theater - Gettysburg Campaign

The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg
by Scott L. Mingus & Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2016

"If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania": The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg
Volume 1: June 3–21, 1863
Volume 2: June 22–30, 1863
by Scott L. Mingus & Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2022 (V1) & 2023 (V2)

Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart's Controversial Ride to Gettysburg
by Eric J. Wittenberg & J. David Petruzzi
Savas Beatie, 2006 (HC) / 2011 (SC)

"The Devil's to Pay": John Buford at Gettysburg: A History and Walking Tour
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2014 (HC) / 2018 (SC)

Protecting the Flank at Gettysburg: The Battles for Brinkerhoffs Ridge and East Cavalry Field, July 2-3, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2013 revised edition (originally 2002 by another publisher)

Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions: Farnsworth's Charge, South Cavalry Field, and the Battle of Fairfield, July 3, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2011 revised edition (originally 1998 by another publisher)

If reading either the East Cavalry Field or South Cavalry Field books getting the revised editions rather than the original editions are must.

One Continuous Fight: The Retreat from Gettysburg and the Pursuit of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, July 4-14, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg, J. David Petruzzi, & Michael F. Nugent
Savas Beatie, 2008 (HC) / 2011 (SC)

Eastern Theater - After Gettysburg

The Battle of White Sulphur Springs: Averell Fails to Secure West Virginia (Civil War Sesquicentennial Series)
by Eric J. Wittenberg
History Press, 2011

Battle between William Averell and George S. Patton Sr. in southeastern West Virginia fought on Aug 26-27, 1863.

Six Days of Awful Fighting: Cavalry Operations on the Road to Cold Harbor
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Fox Run Publishing, 2021

Hanovertown Ferry, Haw's Shop, Old Curch / Matadequin Creek, Hanover Courthouse, Cold Harbor, and Ashland.

Glory Enough for All: Sheridan's Second Raid and the Battle of Trevilian Station
by Eric J. Wittenberg
University of Nebraska Press, 2007 (originally 2001 by Brassey's)

The revised edition is about 50 pages longer than the original version (and presumably has better maps). Covers the complete raid, from start to finish, including White House Landing and Samaria Church.

The Johnson-Gilmor Cavalry Raid Around Baltimore: July 10-13, 1864
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2025

Eastern Theater - Biographies, Unit Histories, and Primary Source Compilations

Under Custer's Command: The Civil War Journal of James Henry Avery. Brassey's, 2000.
Like a Meteor Blazing Brightly: The Short but Controversial Life of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren. Edinborough Press, 2009.
One Of Custer's Wolverines: The Civil War Letters of Brevet Brigadier General James H. Kidd. Kent State University Press, 2000.
At Custer's Side: The Civil War Writings of James Harvey Kidd. Kent State University Press, 2001.
With Sheridan in the Final Campaign Against Lee. LSU Press, 2002. (by Frederick Newhall, 6th PA Cavalry; edited by Eric J. Wittenberg)
Little Phil: A Reassessment of the Civil War Leadership of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan. Brassey's, 2002.
"We Have It **** Hard Out Here": The Civil War Letters of Sergeant Thomas W. Smith, 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Kent State University Press, 1999.

Rush's Lancers: The Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry in the Civil War. Westholme, 2007.

Western Theater (1863)

Tullahoma: The Forgotten Campaign that changed the Civil War, June 23–July 4, 1863
by David A. Powell & Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2020 (HC) / 2024 (SC)

Includes the reorganization of the Army of the Cumberland's cavalry under David Stanley and several small engagements prior to the Tullahoma Campaign proper.

Holding the Line on the River of Death: Union Mounted Forces at Chickamauga, September 18, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2018

Covers the actions by Wilder's Lightning Brigade and Minty's Saber Brigade, both from the Army of the Cumberland.

Carolinas Campaign (1865)

Five or Ten Minutes of Blind Confusion: The Battle of Aiken, South Carolina, February 11, 1865
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Fox Run Publishing, 2018

Kilpatrick vs. Wheeler

The Battle of Monroe's Crossroads and the Civil War's Final Campaign (March 10, 1865)
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2015

Kilpatrick vs. Wheeler & Hampton

We Ride a Whirlwind: Sherman and Johnston at Bennett Place
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Fox Run Publishing, 2017

Books Not About The Civil War

You Stink! Major League Baseball's Terrible Teams and Pathetic Players
by Eric J. Wittenburg & Michael Aubrecht
Kent State University Press, 2012

Blogs

Rantings of a Civil War Historian blog (2005-2018) - https://civilwarcavalry.com/
Emerging Civil War blogs (2014-2022) - https://emergingcivilwar.com/author/rushslancers/

 

[Desert Kid]

That baseball book title, something tells me Mr. Wittenberg was a tad passionate there.

 

[unionblue]

What a treasure drove this man brought to this forum!

I count myself very fortunate to have read his posts here and LEARNED from them.

Sincerely,
Unionblue

 

[Belfoured]

From comments praising Eric Wittenberg's legacy in Civil War historiography, I thought it would be a good idea to have a thread that compiled an organized list of his many books over the last three decades. You may not realize just how much he wrote (27 Civil War books that I could find with him as author, co-author, or editor). Some of his early books had relatively small printings, but later got revised editions and it definitely behooves the reader's experience (and pocketbook) to get the newer version.

I found 27 Civil War history books by Eric, which are organized below by subject.

Politics & Legal Issues

Seceding from Secession: The Civil War, Politics, and the Creation of West Virginia
by Eric J. Wittenberg, Edmund A. Sargus, and Penny L. Barrick
Savas Beatie, 2020

Eastern Theater - Before Gettysburg

The Union Cavalry Comes Of Age: Hartwood Church to Brandy Station, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
History Press, 2017 (originally Potomac Books, 2003)

Covers all the Army of the Potomac's cavalry activity in the first half of 1863: reorganization by Hooker, Hartwood Church, Kelly's Ford, Stoneman's Raid during the Chancellorsville Campaign, and the Battle of Brandy Station.

The Battle of Brandy Station: North America's Largest Cavalry Battle (Civil War Sesquicentennial Series)
by Eric J. Wittenberg
History Press, 2010

Out Flew the Sabers: The Battle of Brandy Station, June 9, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg & Daniel T. Davis
Savas Beatie, 2016

Eastern Theater - Gettysburg Campaign

The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg
by Scott L. Mingus & Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2016

"If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania": The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg - Volume 1: June 3–21, 1863
"If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania": The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg - Volume 2: June 22–30, 1863
by Scott L. Mingus & Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2022 (V1) & 2023 (V2)

Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart's Controversial Ride to Gettysburg
by Eric J. Wittenberg & J. David Petruzzi
Savas Beatie, 2006 (HC) / 2011 (SC)

"The Devil's to Pay": John Buford at Gettysburg: A History and Walking Tour
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2014 (HC) / 2018 (SC)

Protecting the Flank at Gettysburg: The Battles for Brinkerhoffs Ridge and East Cavalry Field, July 2-3, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2013 revised edition (originally 2002 by another publisher)

Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions: Farnsworth's Charge, South Cavalry Field, and the Battle of Fairfield, July 3, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2011 revised edition (originally 1998 by another publisher)

If reading either the East Cavalry Field or South Cavalry Field books getting the revised editions rather than the original editions are must.

One Continuous Fight: The Retreat from Gettysburg and the Pursuit of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, July 4-14, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg, J. David Petruzzi, & Michael F. Nugent
Savas Beatie, 2008 (HC) / 2011 (SC)

Eastern Theater - After Gettysburg

The Battle of White Sulphur Springs: Averell Fails to Secure West Virginia (Civil War Sesquicentennial Series)
by Eric J. Wittenberg
History Press, 2011

Battle between William Averell and George S. Patton Sr. in southeastern West Virginia fought on Aug 26-27, 1863.

Glory Enough for All: Sheridan's Second Raid and the Battle of Trevilian Station
Eric J. Wittenberg
University of Nebraska Press, 2007 (originally 2001 by Brassey's)

The revised edition is about 50 pages longer than the original version (and presumably has better maps). Covers the complete raid, from start to finish, including White House Landing and Samaria Church.

Eastern Theater - Biographies, Unit Histories, and Primary Source Compilations

Under Custer's Command: The Civil War Journal of James Henry Avery. Brassey's, 2000.
Like a Meteor Blazing Brightly: The Short but Controversial Life of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren. Edinborough Press, 2009.
One Of Custer's Wolverines: The Civil War Letters of Brevet Brigadier General James H. Kidd. Kent State University Press, 2000.
At Custer's Side: The Civil War Writings of James Harvey Kidd. Kent State University Press, 2001.
With Sheridan in the Final Campaign Against Lee. LSU Press, 2002. (by Frederick Newhall, 6th PA Cavalry; edited by Eric J. Wittenberg)
Little Phil: A Reassessment of the Civil War Leadership of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan. Brassey's, 2002.
"We Have It **** Hard Out Here": The Civil War Letters of Sergeant Thomas W. Smith, 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Kent State University Press, 1999.

Rush's Lancers: The Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry in the Civil War. Westholme, 2007.

Western Theater (1863)

Tullahoma: The Forgotten Campaign that changed the Civil War, June 23–July 4, 1863
by David A. Powell & Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2020 (HC) / 2024 (SC)

Includes the reorganization of the Army of the Cumberland's cavalry under David Stanley and several small engagements prior to the Tullahoma Campaign proper.

Holding the Line on the River of Death: Union Mounted Forces at Chickamauga, September 18, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2018

Covers the actions by Wilder's Lightning Brigade and Minty's Saber Brigade, both from the Army of the Cumberland.

Carolinas Campaign (1865)

Five or Ten Minutes of Blind Confusion: The Battle of Aiken, South Carolina, February 11, 1865
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Fox Run Publishing, 2018

Kilpatrick vs. Wheeler

The Battle of Monroe's Crossroads and the Civil War's Final Campaign (March 10, 1865)
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2015

Kilpatrick vs. Wheeler & Hampton

We Ride a Whirlwind: Sherman and Johnston at Bennett Place
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Fox Run Publishing, 2017

Books Not About The Civil War

You Stink! Major League Baseball's Terrible Teams and Pathetic Players
by Eric J. Wittenburg & Michael Aubrecht
Kent State University Press, 2012

Blogs

Rantings of a Civil War Historian blog (2005-2018) - https://civilwarcavalry.com/
Emerging Civil War blogs (2014-2022) - https://emergingcivilwar.com/author/rushslancers/

Until now I hadn't counted but looks like I have 18. I'm not counting one I (inadvertently) got twice. When I emailed Eric at the time his response was vintage Eric, along the lines of "Thanks. Keep up the good work".

 

[milhistbuff1]

I have a lot of his works to catch up on... Tullahoma was an eye opener. IIRC the original version of his Brinkerhoff/East Cav Field book was the gift for the initial CWPT (ABT) campaign to preserve acreage there. Thanks to @Joshism for sharing these!

 

[Josh The Lighthouse Guy]

That baseball book title, something tells me Mr. Wittenberg was a tad passionate there.

I'm surprised (and quite amused) a university press published a book with a title like that.

Until now I hadn't counted but looks like I have 18.

I've read 9 of them so far, and there are 2-3 others I definitely want to get to in the next few years. Plus If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania, eventually.

I was really looking forward to the two books he had spoken of working on: one about secession, and the other about Meade and the
Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War's investigation of the Battle of Gettysburg. Although the latter may have gotten scrapped due to Ken Masterson Brown's book about Meade at Gettysburg?

 

[Josh The Lighthouse Guy]

Make it 29 books - my original list was missing Six Days of Awful Fighting: Cavalry Operations on the Road to Cold Harbor and The Johnson-Gilmor Cavalry Raid Around Baltimore: July 10-13, 1864. OP now edited accordingly.

 

[RaggedAssSecond]

From comments praising Eric Wittenberg's legacy in Civil War historiography, I thought it would be a good idea to have a thread that compiled an organized list of his many books over the last three decades. You may not realize just how much he wrote (27 Civil War books that I could find with him as author, co-author, or editor). Some of his early books had relatively small printings, but later got revised editions and it definitely behooves the reader's experience (and pocketbook) to get the newer version.

I found 29 Civil War history books by Eric, which are organized below by subject.

Politics & Legal Issues

Seceding from Secession: The Civil War, Politics, and the Creation of West Virginia
by Eric J. Wittenberg, Edmund A. Sargus, and Penny L. Barrick
Savas Beatie, 2020

Eastern Theater - Before Gettysburg

The Union Cavalry Comes Of Age: Hartwood Church to Brandy Station, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
History Press, 2017 (originally Potomac Books, 2003)

Covers all the Army of the Potomac's cavalry activity in the first half of 1863: reorganization by Hooker, Hartwood Church, Kelly's Ford, Stoneman's Raid during the Chancellorsville Campaign, and the Battle of Brandy Station.

The Battle of Brandy Station: North America's Largest Cavalry Battle (Civil War Sesquicentennial Series)
by Eric J. Wittenberg
History Press, 2010

Out Flew the Sabers: The Battle of Brandy Station, June 9, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg & Daniel T. Davis
Savas Beatie, 2016

Eastern Theater - Gettysburg Campaign

The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg
by Scott L. Mingus & Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2016

"If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania": The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg
Volume 1: June 3–21, 1863
Volume 2: June 22–30, 1863
by Scott L. Mingus & Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2022 (V1) & 2023 (V2)

Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart's Controversial Ride to Gettysburg
by Eric J. Wittenberg & J. David Petruzzi
Savas Beatie, 2006 (HC) / 2011 (SC)

"The Devil's to Pay": John Buford at Gettysburg: A History and Walking Tour
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2014 (HC) / 2018 (SC)

Protecting the Flank at Gettysburg: The Battles for Brinkerhoffs Ridge and East Cavalry Field, July 2-3, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2013 revised edition (originally 2002 by another publisher)

Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions: Farnsworth's Charge, South Cavalry Field, and the Battle of Fairfield, July 3, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2011 revised edition (originally 1998 by another publisher)

If reading either the East Cavalry Field or South Cavalry Field books getting the revised editions rather than the original editions are must.

One Continuous Fight: The Retreat from Gettysburg and the Pursuit of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, July 4-14, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg, J. David Petruzzi, & Michael F. Nugent
Savas Beatie, 2008 (HC) / 2011 (SC)

Eastern Theater - After Gettysburg

The Battle of White Sulphur Springs: Averell Fails to Secure West Virginia (Civil War Sesquicentennial Series)
by Eric J. Wittenberg
History Press, 2011

Battle between William Averell and George S. Patton Sr. in southeastern West Virginia fought on Aug 26-27, 1863.

Six Days of Awful Fighting: Cavalry Operations on the Road to Cold Harbor
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Fox Run Publishing, 2021

Hanovertown Ferry, Haw's Shop, Old Curch / Matadequin Creek, Hanover Courthouse, Cold Harbor, and Ashland.

Glory Enough for All: Sheridan's Second Raid and the Battle of Trevilian Station
by Eric J. Wittenberg
University of Nebraska Press, 2007 (originally 2001 by Brassey's)

The revised edition is about 50 pages longer than the original version (and presumably has better maps). Covers the complete raid, from start to finish, including White House Landing and Samaria Church.

The Johnson-Gilmor Cavalry Raid Around Baltimore: July 10-13, 1864
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2025

Eastern Theater - Biographies, Unit Histories, and Primary Source Compilations

Under Custer's Command: The Civil War Journal of James Henry Avery. Brassey's, 2000.
Like a Meteor Blazing Brightly: The Short but Controversial Life of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren. Edinborough Press, 2009.
One Of Custer's Wolverines: The Civil War Letters of Brevet Brigadier General James H. Kidd. Kent State University Press, 2000.
At Custer's Side: The Civil War Writings of James Harvey Kidd. Kent State University Press, 2001.
With Sheridan in the Final Campaign Against Lee. LSU Press, 2002. (by Frederick Newhall, 6th PA Cavalry; edited by Eric J. Wittenberg)
Little Phil: A Reassessment of the Civil War Leadership of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan. Brassey's, 2002.
"We Have It **** Hard Out Here": The Civil War Letters of Sergeant Thomas W. Smith, 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Kent State University Press, 1999.

Rush's Lancers: The Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry in the Civil War. Westholme, 2007.

Western Theater (1863)

Tullahoma: The Forgotten Campaign that changed the Civil War, June 23–July 4, 1863
by David A. Powell & Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2020 (HC) / 2024 (SC)

Includes the reorganization of the Army of the Cumberland's cavalry under David Stanley and several small engagements prior to the Tullahoma Campaign proper.

Holding the Line on the River of Death: Union Mounted Forces at Chickamauga, September 18, 1863
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2018

Covers the actions by Wilder's Lightning Brigade and Minty's Saber Brigade, both from the Army of the Cumberland.

Carolinas Campaign (1865)

Five or Ten Minutes of Blind Confusion: The Battle of Aiken, South Carolina, February 11, 1865
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Fox Run Publishing, 2018

Kilpatrick vs. Wheeler

The Battle of Monroe's Crossroads and the Civil War's Final Campaign (March 10, 1865)
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Savas Beatie, 2015

Kilpatrick vs. Wheeler & Hampton

We Ride a Whirlwind: Sherman and Johnston at Bennett Place
by Eric J. Wittenberg
Fox Run Publishing, 2017

Books Not About The Civil War

You Stink! Major League Baseball's Terrible Teams and Pathetic Players
by Eric J. Wittenburg & Michael Aubrecht
Kent State University Press, 2012

Blogs

Rantings of a Civil War Historian blog (2005-2018) - https://civilwarcavalry.com/
Emerging Civil War blogs (2014-2022) - https://emergingcivilwar.com/author/rushslancers/

Thank you @Joshism for posting this bibliography. I think Eric Wittenberg educated many in the Civil War community! He certainly taught me much.

 

[Belfoured]

Make it 29 books - my original list was missing Six Days of Awful Fighting: Cavalry Operations on the Road to Cold Harbor and The Johnson-Gilmor Cavalry Raid Around Baltimore: July 10-13, 1864. OP now edited accordingly.

Thanks. I'm up to 19.

 

[SJU]

I really enjoyed Eric's blog. Well written with a ton of interesting cavalry information.

 

[AlexPensFan86]

I've read 16 of these and have yet to be disappointed in a single one. Hard to pick a favorite. May read the revised version of Glory Enough For All after my current read.

 

[PJO]

To add: Like a Meteor Blazing Brightly: the Short but Controversial Life of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren. Edinborough Press, 2009.

 

[LCYingling3rd]

It is difficult to measure how much any historian gives to us as students of the Civil War. I certainly learned much from Eric's amazing body of work. I have also been inspired in so many ways; to do additional research, to actually seek out and visit the many places described in his writing, to get to know my ancestors and better appreciate their trials and tribulations. I have tramped the battlefields with his books in hand, exploring and experiencing history like I could not without them.

Eric gave a lot to me because I have ancestors that fought in the 2nd VA Infantry of the Stonewall Brigade, in the 7th VA Cavalry of the Laurel Brigade, and in the 87th PA Infantry of Milroy's Division at Winchester and later, the 1st Brigade, 3rd Division of the 6th Corps. My ancestor in the 2nd VA captured my ancestor of the 87th PA at 2nd Winchester and then went on to fight at Brinkerhoff's Ridge at Gettysburg. Battles specifically covered by Eric's wonderful writing. I had and ancestor in the 7th VA Cavalry at Brandy Station and then at the "Forgotten Cavalry Action..." at Fairfield, PA. Eric's books taught me so much about those clashes. The 7th was at Haw's Shop and all the fights leading to Cold Harbor that he wrote about. And Trevilian Station too. On and on I could describe how his research and writing directly related to my ancestors.

I hope he, or at least his wife and family, can read this to understand how much appreciation I would like to express for all the hard work he, and they all experienced as he worked on those books. At times it seemed he was writing just for me because the stories he was telling were my ancestor's stories and his words often painted pictures of their lives for me. Words cannot express enough gratitude for things like that.

Thanks for posting his booklist. There are several volumes I was unaware of and will now certainly be adding to my list of books to be ordered.

Again, my thoughts and prayers are with he and his family.

 

[Belfoured]

To add: Like a Meteor Blazing Brightly: the Short but Controversial Life of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren. Edinborough Press, 2009.

You had me going to 20 but @Joshism has it.

 

[Flag Guy]

I have known Eric and his wife Susan for many years - two of the finest people I have ever met! For quite some time I had been bugging him about doing work on cavalry in the Western Theater and he emailed (or called - this was some years back) and told me that he was going to tackle the Tullahoma Campaign with Dave Powell. This is a highly important campaign for the Union cavalry of the Army of the Cumberland as it was the first major event after its reorganization under David Stanley (there were some smaller fights before this against Morgan, Forrest, Wheeler and Van Dorn), so I thought this might be something that Eric might be interested in. He came down to Tennessee where I live and I took him, Dave and Phil Spaugy on a three day tour of Tullahoma sites and it was three of the best days I have ever had! We even pinpointed where Col. Starnes of Forrest's Cavalry was killed (well south of the marker BTW). The tour ended at Elder's Books in Nashville which has the best Civil War books selection in town and they all bought quite a bit. I will miss Eric deeply as I know everyone on this list will. Please pray for Susan as she is going to need all of the help she can get dealing with this.

 

[Josh The Lighthouse Guy]

Holding the Line on the River of Death is for sale directly from Savas Beatie for only $10.

 

[captaxe]

Eric was a gregarious, gracious man who readily shared his knowledge; He maintained a keen interest in the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry (Rush's Lancers); his modern regimental of that unit is a prime example of how books of that genre should be written. In December 2023, a descendant of an officer who served in the Sixth PA Cav contacted Eric to tell him that he had 500+ letters from his ancestor, an officer who served in the Sixth for a year before he transferred to staff duty, spanning October 1861 to June 1865, and asked Eric if he wanted to prepare them for potential publication. Citing both his health and other projects, Eric demurred (but requested from the gentleman that he be allowed to write the Introduction), and contacted me to see if I would be interested in taking on the project (I was). Since then we had exchanged notes occasionally, but in the past 6 months (understandably) he was not able to answer. I will miss Eric's counsel and wisdom.

 

[Belfoured]

Holding the Line on the River of Death is for sale directly from Savas Beatie for only $10.

That is a couple of loaded coffees at Starbucks. If I didn't already have it the barista would find me MIA for a couple of days. It is really an excellent tactical study by a master.

 

[milhistbuff1]

Eric was a gregarious, gracious man who readily shared his knowledge; He maintained a keen interest in the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry (Rush's Lancers); his modern regimental of that unit is a prime example of how books of that genre should be written. In December 2023, a descendant of an officer who served in the Sixth PA Cav contacted Eric to tell him that he had 500+ letters from his ancestor, an officer who served in the Sixth for a year before he transferred to staff duty, spanning October 1861 to June 1865, and asked Eric if he wanted to prepare them for potential publication. Citing both his health and other projects, Eric demurred (but requested from the gentleman that he be allowed to write the Introduction), and contacted me to see if I would be interested in taking on the project (I was). Since then we had exchanged notes occasionally, but in the past 6 months (understandably) he was not able to answer. I will miss Eric's counsel and wisdom.

I look forward to reading it.