The Battle of Shiloh in Color: A Step-by-Step Account of One of the Greatest Battles of the Civil War Paperback – June 7, 2025

Explore the First Major Battle That Changed the Course of the Civil War:• 30 Full-size Battle Maps in Color• Over 150 Colorized Photographs of the Soldiers Who Fought There• Over 50 Modern Battlefield Photos in Color and Authentic 1860s Illustrations Colorized• Google Links to Battlefield SitesLet’s start with a bold statement: There is no other book about the Battle of Shiloh like this one! Not only is it the most recent publication on the subject, but it also covers the battle from start to finish—featuring full-size maps, photographs, and illustrations unmatched by any other book.The Battle of Shiloh was one of the most crucial confrontations of the Civil War. It remains lesser known and far more chaotic than many battles fought in the East. Yet Shiloh was the first major engagement in U.S. history to produce such staggering casualties—more than all of America’s previous wars combined. Alongside the fall of Forts Henry and Donelson, it marked a pivotal moment in the Western Theater, splitting the Confederacy at the Mississippi River and securing the border states for the Union. In fact, it arguably sealed the Confederacy’s doom before the rest of the war had even been fought.The battle also served as a proving ground for commanders like Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman, whose leadership would ultimately bring Union victory. On the Confederate side, the South lost one of its finest generals, Albert Sidney Johnston, while Generals Beauregard, Bragg, Hardee, and Forrest played pivotal roles.What’s astonishing is the ferocity with which these amateur citizen-soldiers fought in 18 hours of combat—across iconic landmarks such as the Sunken Road, the Hornet’s Nest, the Peach Orchard, the Bloody Pond, and more.Kunkel captures it all with vivid clarity, blending strategic insights from commanding officers with raw, ground-level accounts from the men in the ranks. Unlike many authors who shy away from the battlefield’s chaos, Kunkel dives in — step by step, blow by blow — supported by a wealth of visuals unmatched by any other book on the subject.Inside, you’ll also find in-depth examinations of post-battle controversies, including:• The truth about Grant’s drinking and Sherman’s mental breakdown.• Did tactical errors by Grant and Johnston lead to the surprise attack?• How did the fall of Henry and Donelson shape the outcome at Shiloh?• Did Johnston’s death alter the course of the battle?• Did Buell's Army of the Ohio save Grant from disaster?• Why was Lew Wallace so late to the fight?• Did Beauregard throw away a Confederate victory by halting the advance on Day One?Whether you're a grizzled Civil War enthusiast who’s read every book on the topic or a fresh recruit who knows nothing about the battle, this book offers a front-row seat to the chaos, courage, and consequence of the Battle of Shiloh—illuminated by clear maps and striking illustrations.Venture deep into the Tennessee wilderness of 1862 to witness one of the Civil War’s most pivotal and dramatic clashes. Guided by one of America’s foremost Civil War authors, this richly visualized account brings the brutal two-day conflict to life in unparalleled detail.Clear. Immersive. Unforgettable. This is Shiloh like you’ve never seen it before. Read more