Marcus Caldwell 
Battles of the Ages The American Civil War 1862 [EPUB ebook] 

Journey through one of the most tumultuous years in American history. This compelling narrative unveils the significant battles that shaped the course of the Civil War, marking 1862 as a year of both despair and determination.

Delve into the strategic maneuvers and human stories behind landmark clashes like the Battle of Shiloh, where the roar of cannons echoed the nation’s divided soul. Vivid storytelling brings to life the Battle of Antietam, the single bloodiest day in American military history, and reveals the crucial decisions at Fredericksburg that influenced the war’s trajectory.

Each chapter is a tapestry of bravery, strategy, and sacrifice. Explore not only the military tactics but also the political and social undercurrents that influenced these battles. The reader is transported to the heart of 1862, experiencing the fear, hope, and resolve of soldiers and commanders who shaped a nation’s destiny.

Featuring the battles:

• Battle of Mill Springs


• Battle of Fort Henry 


• Battle of Roanoke Island 


• Battle of Fort Donelson


• Battle of Valverde


• Battle of Island Number Ten


• Battle of Pea Ridge


• Battle of Hampton Roads


• Battle of New Bern


• First Battle of Kernstown


• Battle of Shiloh


• Siege of Fort Pulaski


• Capture of New Orleans


• Battle of Corinth


• Battle of Drewry’s Bluff


• Battle of Front Royal


• Battle of Seven Pines


• Seven Days Battles


• Battle of Cedar Mountain


• Second Battle of Bull Run


• Battle of Harpers Ferry


• Battle of South Mountain


• Battle of Antietam


• Battle of Shepherdstown


• Battle of Perryville


• Battle of Fredericksburg


• Battle of Stones River