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Civil War: 1861-1865, Western Theater Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Civil War: 1861-1865, Western Theater 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: 1861-1865, Western Theater series? Start with "A Blaze of Glory" (2012) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Civil War: 1861-1865, Western Theater reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Blaze of Glory
2012
A Chain of Thunder
2013
The Smoke at Dawn
2014
The Fateful Lightning
2015
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