Third War: Irregular Warfare on the Western Border 1861-1865

Leavenworth Papers #23

by James B Martin PH., James B. Martin, Combat Studies Institute Press

Includes maps. Combat Studies Institute Leavenworth Paper series, number 23. From the foreword: "Third War offers a lucid and well-researched analysis of irregular warfare during the American Civil War. Dr. Martin's focus on insurgent operations in the western border region brings fresh insights to this area of study. Moreover, the history of insurgency in these western states offers a greater understanding of irregular warfare to those who may be tasked with mounting counterinsurgency operations in the not so distant future."

176 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2012

Reviews

[William Olenick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what I was hoping for. This is just a repetitive essay on the border states violence during the civil war. There is a constant mentioning of William Quantrill throughout without getting into his deeds. Most of the essay seems to dwell on the impacts on the different states without getting into specifics, just examples. I understand there was probably a requirement to keep it short but.....