Such a Clash of Arms

“With the publication of Such a Clash of Arms, civil war historian Kevin R. Pawlak provides a compendium of illustrations and maps paired with a detailed text. [A] particularly recommended pick…” ~Midwest Book Review

“[A] decent overview of the soldiers and their weapons, strategies, and battles, and zeroes in on some of the details often skipped, like the battles in the gaps, as well as offering ideas about who dropped the orders wrapped around three cigars.” ~Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

“…an excellent reference for battlefield visitors. [This volume] provides an excellent introduction to the military operations leading up to the battle, the course of the engagement, and subsequent maneuvers resulting in the Confederate withdrawal to Virginia. The author is an expert on the subject… his knowledge of the Civil War, particularly the events described in his book, is both scholarly and practical, combining mastery of historical sources with an understanding of the ground where the conflict occurred.” ~The Journal of America's Military Past

“This superb Casemate Illustrated volume provides a fully illustrated book depicting the campaign history of this critical turning point of our Civil War. Kevin’s eloquence shines in this presentation of Such a Clash of Arms, the Maryland campaign in September 1862.” ~Argunners.com

“[Such a Clash of Arms] does what it sets out to do, joins up the dots, and encourages us to find out more. Even though we might have overburdened bookshelves, this will be a welcome and worthy addition.” ~UK Civil War Roundtable