“Strong Men of the Regiment Sobbed Like Children”: John Reynolds’ I Corps at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863 Review
“Readers who count themselves among the many Battle of Gettysburg aficionados will find this study of great interest.”
Union General Daniel Butterfield: A Civil War Biography Review
“Dr Pula has provided a serious and thoughtful modern biography of a less visible personality whose impact was broadly felt across armies, in remembrance and memory, and to the nation writ large.”
Silent Cavalry: How Union Soldiers from Alabama Helped Sherman Burn Atlanta—and then Got Written Out of History Review
“[W]hile falling short of an unbiased study even as it condemns the biases of historians past, [Silent Cavalry] makes an important contribution to the ongoing evolution of memory surrounding America’s most destructive and divisive conflict.”
Conflict of Command: George McClellan, Abraham Lincoln, and the Politics of War Review
“The relationship between President Abraham Lincoln and Major General George B. McClellan is one of the most significant topics of the Civil War. Although covered by many before him, Rable presents thought-provoking arguments seldom explored by others.”
Dranesville: A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle, December 20, 1861 Review
“As Dranesville is a little-known battle, this book is probably best suited for readers who have an interest in the specific individuals or units that were involved in the events described here, or those with an interest in the Civil War in northern Virginia.”
George Washington’s Momentous Year: Twelve Months that Transformed the American Revolution Review
“George Washington’s Momentous Year is a detailed and fascinating look at the oft-neglected but crucial disciplines of command, control, and logistics.”