Hidden History of Civil War South Carolina - Paperback

by D. Michael Thomas (Author)

Untold Stories of the War Between the States

All of South Carolina's history during the Civil War isn't well known. Author D. Michael Thomas has uncovered fifty accounts of lost history pertaining to the state and its men during the war. These are stories of astounding chivalry and valor in the face of horrific tragedies, along with unprecedented events. A single South Carolinian captured nearly six hundred Union soldiers.

Lieutenant Alexander Chisolm had an extraordinary career. See the connection between South Carolina College and its Confederate generals. Learn little-known tales about naval operations from the Union and the Confederacy and witness the recovery of the state's "Gettysburg Dead." Join the author as he recounts these hidden stories and more.

Author Biography

D. Michael Thomas holds a bachelor's degree in history from The Citadel and is a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He coached and umpired Little League baseball for thirteen years and spent seven years as a Civil War reenactor. Michael is a longtime active member of both the American Legion and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. His previous works are Wade Hampton's Iron Scouts: Confederate Special Forces (2018) and Confederate General Stephen Elliott: Beaufort Legend, Charleston Hero (2020). He is now retired from the field of international trade.