Union Flags of the Civil War

The regimental or battery set of colors was more than simply a unit designation, issued for the ease of a commander in identifying his units in the field. It was the very symbol of the regiment; it was its heart, the thing that drew its members together. As such it was fiercely defended in action, where it flew in the centre of the line. Complemented by numerous illustrations, including full page color artwork, this book provides a fascinating examination of the Union flags of the American Civil War.Katcher, Philip R. N. is the author of 'Union Flags of the Civil War', published 2003 under ISBN 9781410901231 and ISBN 1410901238.