Scott L. Mingus Livres

Focusing on the comprehensive role of the Louisiana Tigers during the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign, this study by Scott L. Mingus, Sr. goes beyond the commonly explored event at East Cemetery Hill. It provides an in-depth examination of the brigade's significant contributions, including their actions at the Second Battle of Winchester, highlighting their strategic importance in the lead-up to Gettysburg. This work aims to enrich the understanding of the brigade's full impact during this critical period of the Civil War.

The biography explores the life of William "Extra Billy" Smith, a controversial Confederate general known for his charisma and dramatic life. He served as Virginia's governor during significant conflicts, including the Civil War, and was a prominent advocate for slavery and States Rights. Famous for his lengthy speeches and humor, Smith fought in key battles like First Manassas and Gettysburg, where his actions sparked debate over their impact on the war's outcome. The book utilizes a variety of primary sources to present a vivid portrait of this intriguing figure in Southern history.

The authors' meticulous work provides the first full exploration of the critical role Texas enlisted men and officers played in the three days of fighting near West Chickamauga Creek in September 1863. This book provides the Lone Star State soldiers with the recognition they have so long deserved.

June 1863. The Gettysburg Campaign is underway. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia is pushing northward through the Shenandoah Valley toward Pennsylvania, and only one significant force stands in its way: Maj. Gen. Robert H. Milroy's Union division of the Eighth Army Corps, in the vicinity of Winchester and Berryville, Virginia.