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The Battles and Campaigns of the Branch-Lane Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865. This book tells the story of General Lee's storied brigade, first led by Lawrence Branch until his death at Sharpsburg, and then James H. Lane, who served with Lee's Army of Northern Virginia during its entire existence. Once finished, every reader will come to think he has met, marched with, fought beside, and bled with these North Carolinians. AUTHOR: Michael C. Hardy is a widely recognized expert and author on the Civil War. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and was named North Carolina Historian of the Year in 2010. His work has appeared in national magazines, and he blogs regularly at Looking for North Carolina's Civil War. When he is not researching and writing, Michael and his family volunteer as interpreters at several historic sites in western North Carolina and East Tennessee. 88 images, 12 maps

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Michael Hardy's Lee's Immortals is a well-written and deeply researched history of the Branch-Lane North Carolina brigade. It captures perfectly its intense four years of service with the Army of Northern Virginia. Few similar commands achieved such an outstanding combat record. --Joe Owen, co-author of Texans at Antietam: A Terrible Clash of Arms, September 16-17, 1862 Michael Hardy has written an absolute gem of a history for the well-deserving Branch- Lane North Carolina brigade. Using a vast array of primary contemporary sources, the author narrates the wartime travails of these North Carolinians without resorting to the usual 'cut and paste' Official Records methodology. His clear and engaging narrative keeps the reader entranced, and his explanatory chapters add needed information for those less well-versed in the hardships of Civil War soldiers. I highly recommend it! --Dr. Thomas G. Clemens, editor of Ezra Carman's The Maryland Campaign of 1862 Few brigades established a better reputation or better combat record than did the brigade of North Carolinians commanded by Lawrence O'Bryan Branch and James H. Lane. These Tar Heels fought in nearly every major battle of the Army of Northern Virginia, and few fought more effectively. Michael Hardy has, for the first time, fully documented the exploits of this fine command, and has done so in an entertaining narrative. This book deserves a place on the shelf of every student of the campaigns of the Eastern Theater of the Civil War. --Eric J. Wittenberg, award-winning Civil War author of The Devil's to Pay:

This is a book with much to offer a variety of audiences. Dedicated students of the Army of Northern Virginia, the Eastern Theater, and North Carolina's role in the Civil War should consider it essential reading. Beyond those audiences, Michael Hardy's considerable expertise ensures that this volume has something new to teach readers and scholars with a variety of interests. Combining rigorous research and an innovative organization, General Lee's Immortals demonstrates what an exceptional unit history can teach us about the Civil War. --Brian Jordan The Civil War Monitor Michael Hardy is easily one of the most prolific authors of North Carolina Civil War history. He's published books of all types, from detailed battle treatments to unit studies and local history. This 'first comprehensive history of the Branch-Lane Brigade, ' his new book General Lee's Immortals examines the fighting career of one of the Army of Northern Virginia's most distinguished formations. --Civil War Books and Authors Michael Hardy has written an absolute gem of a history for the well-deserving Branch- Lane North Carolina brigade. Using a vast array of primary contemporary sources, the author narrates the wartime travails of these North Carolinians without resorting to the usual 'cut and paste' Official Records methodology. His clear and engaging narrative keeps the reader entranced, and his explanatory chapters add needed information for those less well-versed in the hardships of Civil War soldiers. I highly recommend it! --Dr. Thomas G. Clemens, editor of Ezra Carman's The Maryland Campaign of 1862 Michael Hardy's Lee's Immortals is a well-written and deeply researched history of the Branch-Lane North Carolina brigade. It captures perfectly its intense four years of service with the Army of Northern Virginia. Few similar commands achieved such an outstanding combat record. --Joe Owen, co-author of Texans at Antietam: A Terrible Clash of Arms, September 16-17, 1862 Few brigades established a better reputation or better combat record than did the brigade of North Carolinians commanded by Lawrence O'Bryan Branch and James H. Lane. These Tar Heels fought in nearly every major battle of the Army of Northern Virginia, and few fought more effectively. Michael Hardy has, for the first time, fully documented the exploits of this fine command, and has done so in an entertaining narrative. This book deserves a place on the shelf of every student of the campaigns of the Eastern Theater of the Civil War. --Eric J. Wittenberg, award-winning Civil War author of The Devil's to Pay:

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Michael C. Hardy is a widely recognized expert and author on the Civil War. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and was named North Carolina Historian of the Year in 2010. His work has appeared in national magazines, and he blogs regularly at Looking for North Carolina’s Civil War. When he is not researching and writing, Michael and his family volunteer as interpreters at several historic sites in western North Carolina and East Tennessee.

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