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Excellent George Custer T-Shirts as pictured by Matthew Brady in 1865

Custer facts:
George Custer designed his own world famous civil war outfit in May 1863. Custer would go down in history as the most flamboyant General to serve in the Civil War!

The large collared blue shirt with stars came from a captured Confederate navy ship during the Peninsula Campaign of 1862 when Custer was the personal Aide-De-Camp for General McClellan's staff.
He had a Clothing Taylor in Fredrick,Md. sew on the shirt piping and stars to add to the shirts special appearance. He was just promoted to General, and no shoulder boards were available. His bugler, Joe Fought, came up with the idea to sew white stars on his shirt so that he could be identified as a General.
He was seen wearing the Navy shirt in May of 1863 without the stars and his friend Alfred Torbert wore the same shirt, without the stars, throughout rest of the war.

George Custer's gold sleeve trim " chicken guts" as it was called in the civil war, was an easy way for his men down the line of battle to see him, and to guide off him in battle. The Confederates used this strategy and Custer knew it was a good idea.

Custer's famous hat came from a captured Confederate and he added his "Special Touch" to the look of the hat. George always liked the wide brimmed hats that made him famous. It was due to his fair complexion, that he chose a hat that provided protection from the sun.

Custer's world famous Red Tie was also incorporated to his look because of Confederate Army statements that they had not seen this great General Custer in battle, and Custer, made sure... that they did. Northern Newspapers had already made Custer world famous midway thru the war, and they constantly wrote about his brave Cavalry Charges.
Southern papers wrote back stating that they had not seen this man in battle and Custer made sure that they did. His outfit made him hard to make out as friend or foe, in the heat of battle.

Custer's Truly Unique Tie Medallion was a custom made Tie clip, and a gift from Macy's Department store in 1865. It was laced with embedded Gold and the strands of horse hair on both sides of it, are from his first horse in the Civil War.
The tie clip was not worn by George until the end of the war. He would simply tuck in his tie ends into his jacket during battle, or tie it in a huge bow so the ends would not flap in his face when riding.

All George Custer T-Shirts are 100% cotton and are available in .... Medium - Large - X-Large - XX-Large ! $20.00 delivered free in the continental U.S.

Civil War Education Series informitive Coloring Books

Civil War History published our first book, Civil War Leaders, in the summer of 2005. We have these books selling at many historical sites around the country. Take a look at the cover of the sample pages below.
The author has meticulously researched each leader and ensures the book's accuracy. Each personality in this book, includes a picture to color, and a detailed summary about what that person achieved before, during, and after the Civil War.
In June 2006, a sequel was released.
Both forty page books also contain informative glossaries, so that younger readers will have a better understanding of some historical terms in the book.
Because of our commitment to saving historical sites, a portion of the profits from the sales of this book will be donated to the Civil War Preservation Trust.
The Civil War Preservation Trust helps purchase and preserve historic battlefields across the nation.

Publishing historic artwork and books for readers of all ages.
The initial printing of the first illustrated book, Civil War Leaders, was released in July 2005. Over 1,800 copies have been sold in that time. The books are available for immediate postal delivery.
If you have a passion for both art and history, particularly of the Civil War era, these books are for you!

Now Available: More Civil War Leaders - Featuring forty new leaders!

The civil war books are available for $20.00 each or get both for $30.00 delivered free in the continental U.S.

Personal Civil War book Series Experience

The Crowther Letters: Family, Companions, and Rebels
Colonel James E. Crowther’s experiences during the American Civil War come to life in Bob Hileman, Jr.’s presentation of the letters that he wrote to his family. This is not your typical civil war fare that focuses on military movements and the horrors of the battlefield. The first year of his military career is but a portion of a bigger picture. In his letters you will find a compassionate officer who, in addition to his duties, manages family and business matters at home. James, a livery stable owner from a rural community, must overcome his growing frustration with Colonel Lewis, a pampered Philadelphia aristocrat, who has a different view of military service. The manner in which he deals with conflicts within the regiment and his leadership in the face of the enemy on the battlefield demonstrate a dedication that is indeed beyond the call of duty.
Endorsements

"Hileman’s treatment is sagacious; he lets a good story tell itself. Never intrusive, working behind the scenes weaving in useful narrative data, the life of James Crowther is presented in uncluttered richness. Hileman allows his subject to talk directly to readers 140+ years hence. It’s all there: Crowther’s frustrations, his growing impatience with higher command, his understandable concern for family and future, and finally, his heart-felt pride in the men serving under him. This is history written from the bottom up, not top down, and as such, it beckons powerfully. What is “common” becomes uncommon; facts and homespun-opinion transcend themselves into something sanctified."
----- Robert Mull, Penn State University, English faculty, and journalist

Dr. Robert Hileman's. civil war books are available for $27.00 each softcover... or both books including Dr. Hileman's new book on "Chasing Stonewall Jackson" for $49.99 delivered free in the continental U.S. Hardcopies are also available!

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