Military History

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American Civil War Books and DVDs
Enjoy this fascinating collection of Pennsylvania's history in the Civil War.
A History of Company C 50th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment
This unique history is told through the personal letters, surviving narratives, and official reports of the men during their service.
$21.99
Answering the Call: Pennsylvanians in Service to the Nation DVD
This award-winning DVD highlights the historic conflicts our nation has faced from the French and Indian War through Desert Storm.
$13.95
Army at Home: Women and the Civil War on the Northern Home Front
Introducing readers to women whose Civil War experiences have long been ignored, Judith Giesberg examines the lives of working-class women in the North.
$35.00
Battle of Paoli
This is the first-ever full length treatment of this battle.
Regular price: $24.95
Sale price: $14.95
Don Troiani’s American Battles
Depictions of American battles scenes.
$49.95
Don Trioiani's Civil War Cavalry & Artillery
25 color paintings, 35 color photos.
$16.95
Don Trioiani's Civil War Infantry
31 color paintings, 77 color photos.
$16.95
Don Trioiani's Civil War Zouaves, Chasseurs, Special Branches & Officers
38 color paintings, 50 color photos.
$16.95
Epic on the Schuylkill: The Valley Forge Encampment
What was it like for Washington’s poorly trained American army to spend winter and spring 1777-1778 at Valley Forge.
$4.95
For the Sake of the Living: A Civil War Battlefield Burial
This book reports on the archeological recovery and analysis of a Civil War battlefield burial identified along the eroded south bank of the railroad cut in the northern portion of Gettysburg National Military Park.
$8.95
Pennsylvania in the Spanish American War
Tells the story of Pennsylvania’s participation in this small but "splendid" war.
$12.95
Pennsylvania Civil War Trails: The Guide to Battle Sites, Monuments, Museums and Towns
This user-friendly guidebook is a companion to Pennsylvania’s Civil War Trails initiative.
Regular price: $14.95
Sale price: $5.95
Rebellion in the Ranks: Mutinies of the American Revolution
This shows how the revolts of soldiers and sailors affected the War of Independence.
$29.95
Rush’s Lancers: The Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry in the Civil War
The complete story of the Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, a completely volunteer unit and one of the finest regiments to serve in the Civil War.
$29.95
Saber and Scapegoat
This book provides a detailed reconstruction of General J.E.B. Stuart’s actions during the Gettysburg campaign.
Regular price: $16.95
Sale price: $8.95
September 11, 1777: Washington's Defeat at Brandywine Dooms Philadelphia
This book details the Battle of Brandywine, the largest land battle of the American Revolution.
Regular price: $24.95
Sale price: $14.95
Soldiers to Governors: Pennsylvania's Civil War Veterans Who Became State Leaders
$39.95
The Building of Perry's Fleet on Lake Erie, 1812-1813
Examines in detail the construction of the Lake Erie fleet that defeated the British fleet during the War of 1812.
$6.95
The Papers of Henry Bouquet (Vol. 2): The Forbes Expedition
Bouquet was a key figure in General Forbes’ expedition, which recaptured the Forks of the Ohio from the French.
$30.00
The Papers of Henry Bouquet (Vol. 3): January 1, 1759-August 31, 1759
The year following the recapture of the Pittsburgh area, Bouquet’s forces prepared for renewed French attacks which never occurred.
Regular price: $30.00
Sale price: $25.00
The Papers of Henry Bouquet (Vol. 4): September 1, 1759-August 31, 1760
In 1759-1760, Fort Pitt and small fortifications to the north and south were built.
Regular price: $30.00
Sale price: $25.00
The Papers of Henry Bouquet (Vol. 5): September 1, 1760-October 31, 1761
Bouquet was again placed in full command of the western region and found chronic dishonesty and desertion.
Regular price: $45.00
Sale price: $35.00
The Papers of Henry Bouquet (Vol. 6): November 1761-July 1765
The culminating events of Bouquet’s career.
Regular price: $65.00
Sale price: $45.00
The Pennsylvania Line: Regimental Organization and Operations, 1775-1783
An extremely important work featuring analysis of the evolution of the units which made up the Pennsylvania Continental Line.
Regular price: $15.95
Sale price: $12.95
The Philadelphia Campaign, Volume I
This book is an in-depth examination of the military engagements that resulted in the British capture of Philadelphia.
$34.98
Valley Forge
Depicts the events and people who struggled to preserve that independence for people everywhere.
$19.99
Whiskey Rebellion: Southwestern Pennsylvania Frontier People Test the American Constitution
An interesting and in-depth look at the Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania.
$11.95
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