"An excellent way to travel the battlefields of the great State of Tennessee. Well researched, with detailed maps and photographs, this book allows you to follow Gen. N. B. Forrest over his many engagements and march along the army of Tennessee."--Thomas Cartwright, former director of the Carter House in Franklin, Tennessee
"Bishop has done a fabulous job in conducting an overview of the major battles in Tennessee and in noting their status of preservation."--Steve McDaniel, president of the Tennessee Civil War Preservation Association
"This publication is essential for any historian who desires to learn more about the War Between the States in Tennessee." --Confederate Veteran
From Fort Henry to Franklin, this history book recalls the thirty-eight major battles that took place between 1862 and 1864 in Tennessee. In addition to detailing the current condition of the sites, Randy Bishop provides an overview of such battles as Shiloh and Davis Bridge, which claimed the lives of nearly one thousand soldiers, while emphasizing the strategy employed in each skirmish.
The inclusion of diary entries and personal stories from several soldiers, offer a firsthand account of their experiences during the war and acknowledge well-known members of the Confederacy, such as Nathan Bedford Forest and John Hunt Morgan. Along with maps by Dave Roth of Blue and Gray magazine, more than one hundred photos provide a past and present portrayal of the battlefields, making this volume a valuable reference for scholars and a tribute to soldiers.
Randy Bishop is an avid scholar of the War Between the States and an advocate for preservation and restoration of historic battlefields. He has authored several books on the subject and contributed articles for publications such as the Civil War Courier and Country Discoveries. Bishop is a history teacher at Middleton High School and an adjunct for Jackson State Community College. A six-time recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award, Bishop was recognized in Who's Who Among America's Teachers and serves as the president of his local elementary and high-school parent-teacher organization. He earned a bachelor of science in management marketing from Union University and a master of education from the University of Memphis. A member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Bishop is also involved with several preservation groups, including Civil War Preservation Trust, Tennessee Civil War Preservation Association, and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Association. When not teaching or working with historic sites, Bishop serves on the Middleton Library Board and the Hardeman County Library Board. He also collects historic relics and enjoys traveling with his family. Bishop and his family live in Middleton, Tennessee.
