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Reprint and update of the original classic. First published in 1935 by the SCV in an attempt to refute false history being published in schoolbooks. -
These high quality metal license plates are standard sized and will look good on any vehicle. Note: Occasionally these designs may vary somewhat. -
Vividly portrays the General in his own words and the words of those who knew him. Famous - and not so famous - quotes. -
A reprint of the 1902 edition written by Capt. J. Harvey Mathes, C.S.A., one of 'The Great Commanders Series'. Covers the early life, career, and later life of Civil War General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Choose from hardback or paperback. -
One of the best accounts of the ordinary citizen soldier who made up the Confederate Army. -
An eye-opening, myth-shattering, stereotype-breaking work of originality, elegance and wisdom. Full of fascinating information that can't be found anywhere else - sets a new standard for the topic. -
Hero? Traitor? It all depends on which side of the fence you were standing. Col. Don Steenburn, U.S.Army retired, has put together a fascinating study of one of the most controversial characters in Madison County and Northern Alabama history- determined and gutsy Frank Ballou Gurley of the 4th Alabama, Confederate States of America. -
A compelling, dramatic account of the final and fatal invasion by the Army of Tennessee in 1864. -
The commander of the three-hundred-wagon Union supply train never expected a large ragtag group of Texans and Native Americans to attack during the dark of night. But Brigadier Generals Richard Gano and Stand Watie defeated the unsuspecting Federals in the early morning hours of September 19, 1864, at Cabin Creek in the Cherokee nation. The legendary Watie, the only Native American general on either side, planned details of the raid for months. His preparation paid off--the Confederate troops captured wagons with supplies that would be worth more than $75 million today. -
A comprehensive study of Missouri's Civil War-era flags. -
An important prison narrative, by a Northern soldier who was imprisoned at Andersonville. He contended that Major Wirz was unjustly lynched and states for the record that the Federal government was largely to blame for the conditions at Andersonville. -
Sent to the United States as a war correspondent for the Illustrated London News, Frank Vizetelly quickly found himself in hot water with the Federal secretary of war when his depictions of Bull Run hit the papers. He was forbidden access to the Union army, so he took up with the Confederates instead, covering the Civil War from Charleston to the Mississippi and north to Virginia.His articles and sketches shaped the views of the English regarding the war. -
A well written and organized study of virtually every Civil War prison, both North and South. The meticulous documentation involves many first hand prisoner accounts - a good read cover to cover. Many excellent illustrations. -
Leonidas Polk is one of the most fascinating figures of the Civil War. Consecrated as a bishop of the Episcopal Church and commissioned as a general into the Confederate army, Polk’s life in both spheres blended into a unique historical composite. Polk was a man with deep religious convictions but equally committed to the Confederate cause. He baptized soldiers on the eve of bloody battles, administered last rites and even presided over officers’ weddings, all while leading his soldiers into battle. -
The Civil War was trying, bloody, and hard-fought combat for both sides. What was it, then, that sustained soldiers low on supplies and morale? For the Army of Tennessee, it was religion. “Onward Southern Soldiers" explores the significant impact of religion on every rank, from generals to chaplains to common soldiers. Religion unified troops, informing both why and how they fought, and providing the rationale for enduring great hardship for the Confederate cause. -
Gumps! Wharf Lice! Ditch Hunters! Though it’s reasonably clear that those terms are insults, few people today have any idea what they mean. Like much of the language used in the 1860’s, these expressions have vanished from everyday speech. This comprehensive volume will delight the historian, the writer, and the reenactor. Now in paperback. -
H. W. Johnstone explains how Lincoln and his co-conspirators used deceit, half-truths, lies and violation of international law to promote their war conspiracy. Johnstone wrote his book in 1917 using documentation which was not available when post war Confederates such as Davis, Stephens, Semmes and Pollard wrote their histories of the conflict. -
Companion book to the book "Ill Take My Stand: The South and the Agrarian Tradition" first published in 1930. In “To Live and Die in Dixie” you will find 27 essays which are designed to supply the weapons needed to take on the intellectually challenged and misinformed purveyors of modern historical imbecility. Intelligence is a weapon of self-defense. If you don’t know your own history then you will be helpless and ignorant before someone who merely claims to know your history! Originally published in the Confederate Veteran magazine from September/October 2010 through November/December 2014. -
Confederate monuments and markers in cemeteries across Georgia are inscribed with a variety of dedications. Many offer a simple sentiment, some present a more political statement, some have long soliloquies of prose or poetry and others feature lists of names of individuals or units that served. These monuments recognize the sacrifice of those who served Georgia in the War. -
Army of Tennessee Battle Flag also referred to as the "Naval Jack". The SCV's flag design is unique in that it replicates the design of an original flag found in a museum. This is not a novelty flag, but a faithful recreation of an original in dimensions and design. -
Battle flag of the Army of Northern Virginia. Comes in a 3'X 3' or a 51" X 51". -
3'x5' polyester 1st National Flag originally adopted on March 4,1861 with 7 stars representing the original Confederate States. This is the "Stars and Bars" flag versus the "Stars and Stripes" flag of the United States. -
3rd National Flag originally adopted to replace the "Stainless Banner" on March 4,1865. This was also reverently called the "Blood Stained Banner". Standard 3'x5' polyester with 2 grommets or Large 5'x7.5' G-Spec super polyester with 3 grommets and 4 rows of stitching on the end for long life outdoor wear.
