Books by Tom O'Connor
Civil War historical fiction and children's adventures.
Brooks' Bubble Adventure
Wonder, Discovery and Sibling Fun
A bubble wand sparks imagination, curiosity, and sibling fun.
Cadets to Captains
1848–1860
Friendship and duty at West Point before the Civil War.
Antietam
From Secession to the Bloodiest Day
Follow the McAllister and Tanner families from secession toward Antietam.
Civil War Research Tools
Search SoldiersExplore BattlesBrowse the Battle IndexCompare the Tools
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THE MUSTER ROLL
Search 6.2 million Union and Confederate service records. Free.
Type a name. Get the soldier’s regiment, rank, and the battles his unit fought. The data comes from the National Park Service’s official Civil War records.
CIVIL WAR BATTLES GUIDE
Explore Civil War battles.
Search any battle by name, state, or campaign. Each battle page shows the story of the fight, the units on both sides, the technology that shaped it, maps, and further reading. Battles from the Steel and Honor novels carry an “In the series” badge.
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