GMT's 'Iron and Oak' is a tactical boardgame of naval combat in the American Civil War that also has campaign rules. No tedious pre-plotting of moves required, thanks to the card system, but its index needs to be expanded.
Read MorePetersburg National Battlefield Park in Virginia may not enjoy the celebrity of more famous parks like Gettysburg or Shiloh, but as the site of America's largest and longest-running siege, it offers more than 30 miles of driving tour plus an extensive trail network.
Read MoreAmong the new publications on the Battle of Gettysburg are two that deserve special attention: "Gettysburg: Turning Point of the Civil War" and "Gettysburg: Three Days of Courage and Sacrifice."
Read More"The Civil War: The Third Year" is the third in a series edited by Brooks D. Simpson. This one contains 149 excerpts from letters and diaries of people both famous and unknown, written at the time the Civil War was in its third year.
Read More"The Graphic History of Gettysburg," which used a graphic-novel format, is an excellent choice for introducing younger readers to the battle, with enough meat in its fast-paced, accurate narrative to satisfy grown-ups.
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