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Civil War Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Civil War books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Civil War series? Start with "Proud New Flags" (1952) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Civil War reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Proud New Flags
1952
Blue Hurricane
1954
Our Valiant Few
1956
Trumpets Sound No More
1976
Armored Giants
1980
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