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NEW WRITINGS

The Civil War Battlefield Guide
by The Conservation Fund
Second Edition

If you have the First Edition, you know how helpful the topographical maps are when visiting the battlefields. This new edition now includes the maps in full color.

Battles listed in this edition include the 384 principal battles designated by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission Report on the Nation's Civil War Battlefields. This amounts to 3.7 percent of the 10,500 armed conflicts occurred during the war. 23 of the 384 occurred in Louisiana.

Principal battles were not classified by the size of the battle or the numbers involved. However, they were classified by influence into 4 groups;

  • 45 sites - having a decisive influence on a campaign and a direct impact on the course of the war.

  • 104 sites - having a direct and decisive influence on their campaign.

  • 128 sites - having observable influence on the outcome of a campaign.

  • 107 sites - having a limited influence on the outcome of their campaign or operation but achieving or affecting important local objectives.

The guide has 495 pages full of maps and photographs. It is well worth the $25 and is essential reference for anyone interested in the war.

The Conservation Fund is a national nonprofit organization based in Arlington, Virginia.

www.conservationfund.org

UPCOMING CAMPAIGNS

Mansfield, Louisiana - 1, 2 May 1999 135th Anniversary of the Battle of Mansfield.

Springfield, Louisiana - 5 June 1999 Reenactment of the Presentation of the Colors to the Walker Roughs at 10 am at the Old Courthouse. Following the presentation, there will be a march to the cemetary and placement of flags on veterans graves.

St Francisville, Louisiana - 13 June 1999 A reenactment of the 1863 burial of Union Commander John Hart. Begins at 2 pm at Grace Episcopal Church.

Donaldsonville, Louisiana - 26, 27 June 1999 Fort Butler Reenactment. Other events will include an historical parade in Donaldsonville and the dedication of a monument to General Tom Green and the Texas troops that fought at Fort Butler in 1863. A memorial service will also be held.

Chattanooga, Tennessee - 30 July to 1 August 1999 North/South Allanace Annual Meeting. The North-South Alliance meeting is open to all members from privates to generals whose units belong to the North-South Alliance which is composed of the 1st Federal Division and the 1st Confederate Division. More info at http://dabear.tzo.com/chickamauga/messages/1126.html

Ft Morgan, Alabama - 7, 8 August 1999 135th Anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay.

Ft Gaines, Alabama - 14, 15 August 1999 135th Anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay.

Chickamauga, North Georgia - 17, 18, 19 September 1999 North/South Alliance Event. More at www.chickamauga.org

Jackson, Louisiana - 9, 10 October 1999 Battle of Jackson Crossroads

White Oak Plantation, Louisiana - 15 October 1999 Invitation only event. More information will be forwarded to members.

New Iberia, Louisiana - 6, 7 November 1999 Federal Occupation of Shadows on the Teche Plantation. Living History.

Tangipahoa, Louisiana - 18, 19 November 1999 Camp Moore