From the first shots fired on Fort Sumter to General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, the Civil War affected Americans and the very fabric of our history forever.  During this epic, four year struggle human will and courage were tested in every battle as modern firepower collided with human heroism.  The book, Battlefields of the Civil War, chronicles the action-packed story of the American Civil War in an insightful narrative.  The tactics, strategy, victories and defeats suffered by both Confederate and Union Soldiers come alive through the explanations of the generals involved and through first hand accounts by many of the soldiers who were part of this epic struggle.  "Battlefields of the Civil War" is laid out by year and in chronilogical order.  Each of the major battles is described with clarity and lushly illustrated.  The great figures of this conflict including Presidents Lincoln and Davis, along with Generals Grant, Lee, Sherman and Jackson are reviewed in detail.  Also included are vivid descriptions from lesser-known eye-witnesses who were engage in this deadly struggle.  In addition to a comprehensive narrative, "Battlefields of the Civil War" includes the following features: 1) Approximately 30 black and white vintage photographs; 2) About 86 contemporary color photographs; 3) 23 black and white illustrations; 4) 1 color illustration and 5) 2 maps.  This book is 240 pages and is in excellent condition.  The author is James V. Murfin.  Edition published in 1990.