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Texas Rising: The Epic True Story of the Lone Star Republic and the Rise of the Texas Rangers, 1836-1846 (Book Notes)

For readers interested in military history and the mythos of the Texas Rangers, Texas Rising offers a fascinating and action-packed account of the Republic of Texas.

The Alamo [1960] (Script)

Download and read the 1960 western, action, war movie script.

The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo - and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation (Book Notes)

The book blends thorough historical research and engaging storytelling to create a detailed and emotionally resonant account of battle of the Alamo, and the men who fought there.

Battle of the Alamo (Book Excerpt)

The Battle of the Alamo in 1836, was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution.

Warfare (Script)

Download and read the 2025 true war story movie screenplay.

13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi (Book Notes)

A powerful and moving narrative that honors the courage and sacrifice of the men who defended the U.S. diplomatic and CIA facilities in Benghazi.

The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution (Book Notes)

A well-researched and balanced biography that brings to life one of the most important, yet often overlooked, figures of the War of Independence.

The Patriot (Script)

Download and read the 2000 American Revolutionary War feature film script.

Francis Marion - The "Swamp Fox" (Book List & Excerpt)

Considered one of the modern fathers of guerrilla warfare, Francis Marion, aka the "Swamp Fox", bested the British throughout South Carolina during the American Revolution.

1776 (Book Notes)

An exceptional historical account that vividly brings to life one of the most critical years in American history.

Washington (TV Notes)

An engaging and informative documentary series that brings the Founding Father to life for modern audiences.

George Washington (Book Excerpt)

To sketch the life of Washington is to write the history of the events which made the United States independent and gave birth to the American nation. 

Grant (Book Notes)

A monumental biography of Ulysses S. Grant that succeeds in reshaping the legacy of one of America’s most misunderstood figures.

Grant (TV Notes)

An ambitious and compelling documentary series that brings the life of Ulysses S. Grant into sharper focus.

General Grant and the Vicksburg Campaign (Book Excerpt)

According to Henry Cabot Lodge, General Ulysses S. Grant's campaign against Vicksburg was the most brilliant single campaign of the Civil War. 

Men of Our Times: Ulysses Simpson Grant (Book Excerpt)

This historical article written by Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1868, illuminates Ulysses S. Grant, the man and the Civil War General.

On the Trail of Grant and Lee: Ulysses S. Grant at West Point (Book Excerpt)

Ulysses S. Grant's appointment to the Military Academy at West Point not only altered the course of his life, it changed his name.

Thunder at the Gates: The Black Civil War Regiments that Redeemed America (the true story depicted in the film "Glory")

A powerful and essential history that brings to life the contributions of the Black American regiments that fought for the Union during the Civil War.

Glory (Script)

Download and read the 1989 Civil War film script.

The Civil War Confiscation Acts: Failing to Reconstruct the South (Book Notes)

Intended as a measure to deprive the Confederate States of property & resources, the Act effectively allowed Black Americans to serve in the military for the Union during the Civil War.

Gods & Generals: A Novel of the Civil War (Book Notes)

An intimate, character-driven narrative that explores the early years of the Civil War and the human complexities of its leaders.

Hero Tales from American History: The Charge at Gettysburg (Book Excerpt)

When night fell, the Union flags waved in triumph on the field of Gettysburg, but over 30,000 men lay dead or wounded, strewn through wood and meadow, on field and hill, where the three days' fight...

The Killer Angels: A Classic Novel of the Civil War (book adapted as the film "Gettysburg")

An extraordinary historical novel that brings to life one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War through the eyes of its key participants.

Gettysburg (Script)

Download and read the 1993 Civil War script.

Gettysburg: Voices from the Front (Book Notes)

An emotional and personal exploration of the Battle of Gettysburg, told through the words of those who lived and fought during one of the most significant battles of the Civil War.