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The South's Defenders Memorial Monument
LONG MAY IT STAND!
The South's Defenders Monument
Lake Charles, Louisiana
A History of the 20th Louisiana Infantry Regiment
This is the story of one of the most unique infantry units in the Confederate Army, the 20th Louisiana Infantry Regiment. It was made up largely are recent immigrants to New Orleans from the cities and farms of Germany and Ireland. It covers the outstanding record in the Confederate Army of Tennessee and all the bloody battles in which they fought.
The Bloody 23rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment
This is a regimental history of a regiment that fought from Shiloh to Appomattox.
Lee's Second Louisiana infantry Brigade by Michael Dan Jones
This is the regimental history of the brigade with photos, maps and illustrations of the soldiers and their battles in the Army of Northern Virginia in the War for Southern Independence.
Mouton's Louisiana Brigade
This is the history of a Confederate brigade that fought in such battles as Shiloh
Randal's Texas Brigade: Fighting for Southern Independence
History of Randal's Texas Brigade in the Army of the Trans-Mississippi, 1862-1865.
Fighting For Southern Independence: A History of the 13th Louisiana Infantry
The story of men fighting for the country's independence in the greatest war in U.S. history.
Fighting for Southern Independence:
History of the 11th Texas Infantry Regiment by Michael Dan Jones
Major General Franklin Gardner
This is the biography of a professional soldier who led the Confederate defense of Port Hudson, Louisiana during the epic siege from May 21 to July 9, 1863. He was one of the finest commanders of the Confederate Army and this is believed to be the first book length biography of his life.
The Fighting First Louisiana Infantry
The 1st Louisiana Infantry Regiment was one of the hardest fighting units of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the War for Southern Independence. This is its story.
Swamp Angels: A History of the 11th Battalion (Spaight's) Texas Volunteers
From the First Battle of Sabine Pass to battles in Louisiana, the 11th Battalion (Spaight's) Texas Volunteers fought in defense of Texas and Southern Independence.
Niblett's Bluff in the War Between the States by Michael Dan Jones
This is the story of an important Confederate fortification on the Texas-Louisiana border.
General Mouton's Regiment: The 18th Louisiana Infantry by Michael Dan Jones
This is the history of General Alfred Mouton's regiment, the 18th Louisiana Infantry, which he led throughout the War for Southern Independence, from Shiloh to Mansfield. Click on image for more information.
Confederate Guards Response Battalion
History of the one of the hardest fighting Louisiana units during the War for Southern Independence.
1st Louisiana Zouaves
This is the story of one of the most unique and famed Louisiana units in the War for Southern Independence, the 1st Louisiana Zouaves . Made up largely of foreigners from many countries, the men wore the gaudy French Zouave uniform and fought with a fierce determination for the new Southern Republic.
Dick Dowling and the Jefferson Davis Guard
This is the story of one of the most famous and celebrated Confederate units. Click on image for details.
Confederate States Rangers of the 10th Louisiana Infantry
Company K in the War for Southern Independence
Lt. Col. King Bryan of Hood's Texas Brigade
Freedom Fighter for Texas and Southern Independence
The Battle of Chickasaw Bayou by Michael Dan Jones
This is a concise history of the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou, Mississippi from December 26-29, 1862. Also covered are the preliminary cavalry raids of generals Earl Van Dorn and Nathan Bedford Forrest. The book contains maps, photographs and illustrations, bibliography and index.
9th Battalion Louisiana Infantry
This is the history of the 9th Battalion Louisiana Infantry which fought at the Battle of Baton Rouge and the Siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana in the War for Southern Independence. The unit took part in the famous charge of Allen's Brigade at Baton Rouge. The men of the unit were fighting in defense of their own home area since most were from East Baton Rouge and nearby parishes. Click on image for more information.
Mouton's Charge at the Battle of Mansfield and the Red River Campaign
This is the story of the famous attack at the Battle of Mansfield, La., April 8, 1864, led by Brig. Gen. Alfred Mouton.
The Vicksburg 28th Louisiana Infantry
Click picture for more information.
The Tiger Rifles: The Making of a Louisiana Legend
The Toughest Fighting Men in the Confederate Army
The Battle of Calcasieu Pass
A history of the May 6, 1864 battle in Southwest Louisiana between two Union gunboats and a diverse group of Confedrates. Click photo for more information.
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