The late Thom Hatch lived in Ellicott, Colorado. He served as a consultant and commentator for the History Channel and in 2005 received the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.

“definitive”—American History; “a nicely illustrated encyclopedia”—C&RL News; “summarizes previous scholarly research as well as popular movies, fiction, and art”—ARBA; “comprehensive”—Outside; “meticulously researched and clearly written”—The Tulsa (OK) World; “highly recommended”—Janes Defence Weekly.

• Table of ContentsList of Maps     viiiList of Illustrations     Introduction     The Encyclopedia     Appendix: Custer Civil War Chronology and Battle Summary     Index

The late Thom Hatch lived in Ellicott, Colorado. He served as a consultant and commentator for the History Channel and in 2005 received the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.

“definitive”—American History; “a nicely illustrated encyclopedia”—C&RL News; “summarizes previous scholarly research as well as popular movies, fiction, and art”—ARBA; “comprehensive”—Outside; “meticulously researched and clearly written”—The Tulsa (OK) World; “highly recommended”—Janes Defence Weekly.

• Table of ContentsList of Maps     viiiList of Illustrations     Introduction     The Encyclopedia     Appendix: Custer Civil War Chronology and Battle Summary     Index

The late Thom Hatch lived in Ellicott, Colorado. He served as a consultant and commentator for the History Channel and in 2005 received the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.

“definitive”—American History; “a nicely illustrated encyclopedia”—C&RL News; “summarizes previous scholarly research as well as popular movies, fiction, and art”—ARBA; “comprehensive”—Outside; “meticulously researched and clearly written”—The Tulsa (OK) World; “highly recommended”—Janes Defence Weekly.

• Table of ContentsList of Maps     viiiList of Illustrations     Introduction     The Encyclopedia     Appendix: Custer Civil War Chronology and Battle Summary     Index