New Releases From Casemate Publishers

Here are this week's new releases:

From Savas Beatie, "The Great "What Ifs" of the American Civil War explores alternate histories and events of the Civil War.

Fonthill Media's The Complete Knight's Cross: Volume Two is the second volume telling the story of the thousands of men who were awarded the Knight's Cross.

All through March, you can get 50% off selected titles!

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The Great "What Ifs" of the American Civil War: Historians Tackle the Conflict's Most Intriguing Possibilities

"What if…?" Every Civil War armchair general asks the question. Possibilities unfold. Disappointments vanish. Imaginations soar. More questions arise. "What if…" can be more than an exercise in wistful fantasy. A serious inquiry sparks rigorous exploration, demands critical thinking, and unlocks important insights.

This collection of 14 essays by the historians at Emerging Civil War also includes a foreword by acclaimed alternate-history writer Peter G. Tsouras. Each entry focuses on one of the most important events of the war and unpacks the options of the moment. To understand what happened, we must look with a clear and objective eye at what could have happened, with the full multitude of choices before us. "What if" is a tool for illumination. These essays also explode the assumptions people make when they ask "what if" and then jump to wishful conclusions.

9781611215731, $29.95 USD, Savas Beatie

The Complete Knight's Cross: Volume Two, The Years of Stalemate 1942-1943

Kevin Brazier

The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, to give it its full name, owes its origins to the 'Pour le Merite' (Blue Max), an imperial award dating back to 1740. The Complete Knight's Cross volumes tell the story of all 7,364 men who were granted the award (including all the disputed awards). The three volumes have over 200 photos of holders of the medal and over 100 photos of their graves. Volume One deals with 1939-41 (numbers 1-1267) and is subtitled The Years of Victory. Volume Two deals with 1942-43 (numbers 1268-3685) and is subtitled The Years of Stalemate. Volume Three deals with 1944-45 (numbers 3686-7364) and is subtitled The Years of Defeat. The recipients are listed in the order of the date of award. Each entry starts with the recipient's rank and name, followed by details of the action or actions for which they were granted the award. Other interesting facts and stories are also included for many of the awards. Burial locations, where known, are also given. Any higher awards (Oak Leaves, Swords, Diamonds and the ultimate Golden award) are also covered.

9781781557822, $60.00 USD, Fonthill Media

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