It is a pleasure to acknowledge with gratitude the kind assistance of several who have aided in the preparation of this book. Justin Solonick read and critiqued the chapters and offered many excellent suggestions for revisions. Similarly, Niels Aaboe of Rowman & Littlefield offered good ideas for the development of the work. Both have contributed to the significant improvement of the final product. Niels and the rest of the staff at Rowman & Littlefield were very supportive and patient throughout the process of writing and publishing the book. Charles D. Grear was a very helpful and competent mapmaker. His knowledge of the Civil War made the process of deciding what should go into the maps infinitely easier than would otherwise have been the case. Finally, my wife, Leah, proofread the manuscript for me and provided valuable moral support. To all I extend my sincere thanks.