More Strange Tales of the Civil War

Strange Tales of the Civil War #2

by Michael S. Sanders

More Strange Tales of the Civil War presents readers with more predictions, coincidences, medical oddities, and other bizarre events of the Civil War. Wounded soldiers fight off hungry hogs on the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. After participating in Sherman's famous March to the Sea, a soldier witnesses a murder in a dream months before it happens. During the Battle of Antietam the position of a gun saves Lee and Longstreet and changes the course of history. Two opposing generals never meet in battle but by strange coincidence finally meet years later at a Shiloh cyclorama. A future Pennsylvania governor and president of Pennsylvania State University is saved in battle by a pencil. While walking the field after the Battle at Gettysburg, a reverend observes a contrast in the condition of Union and Confederate soldiers? corpses.

154 pages, Paperback

First published May 31, 2006

Reviews

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

A few interesting anecdotes and tidbits and stories from the civil war (primarily the battles of Gettysburg, Wilderness, Cold Harbor, and Antietam). Some interesting stories/tales I haven't heard or read before, but nothing super amazing or 'must know' facts. A quick easy read (nothing in the way of great writing, but simple straight forward, easy to read) fun book.