Grant Rising: Mapping the Career of a Great Commander Through 1862 (Map Study Series)

Since 2004, Hal has visited most of the major battlefields and contributed to Wikipedia as the principal author of about 250 Civil War articles and more than 200 battle and campaign maps, all of which are available for download at www.CWMaps.com. Hal developed a new style of maps for Grant Rising, including shaded relief typography and color tints to distinguish regiments, brigades, etc., and their command relationships. In addition to his free Wikipedia maps, Hal has produced more than 800 maps for publication in books and magazines.

Jim has written four books on Civil War themes, including The Battle of Pea Ridge, The Battle of Franklin, and The Battle of Fort Donelson, all published by The History Press. The Blog Civil War Librarian admired Franklin as “noteworthy” and hailed both Donelson and Franklin as “fine examples of clear and complete“ writing. The online site Civil War Books and Authors described Pea Ridge as “short form campaign and battle history at its finest.” Jim currently serves as a Historical Interpreter for The Battle of Franklin Trust.

Dana was an Associate Online Editor for Weider History Group, publisher of Civil War Times and America’s Civil War magazines, and now researches, writes, and designs through Lombardy Studios. Dana is also known for his nearly twenty television appearances, including multiple episodes of The History Channel’s “Tales of the Gun” series. He has contributed as an author, editor, cartographer, graphic artist, and designer on hundreds of books, games, and magazines, and was Publisher of Napoleon Journal from 1996-2000. He currently serves as the Senior Executive Director of the World War One Historical Association.