Welcome to version 1.6 of the Spirit of ’61 Battlelog! Over the past several months, we have focused on revising and updating our battle narratives for the Tygart Valley–Cheat River Campaign. With these updates completed, our Battlelog is now 88 pages and over 44,800 words. Here is a detailed list of all changes in this…
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Battlelog 1.5 is Now Available
Welcome to version 1.5 of the Spirit of ’61 Battlelog. Developed over several months, this release includes two new battles and substantive revisions to four others. It is now 76 pages and over 37,000 words. Here is a detailed list of all changes in this version: Revised narrative for Battle of Hoke’s Run. Added entry…
Battlelog 1.4 is Now Available
Welcome to version 1.4 of the Spirit of ’61 Battlelog. Developed over several months, this release includes strategic overviews for all regions and sub-regions, a detailed bibliography, and a version-control page. It is now 68 pages and over 32,000 words. Here is a detailed list of all changes in this version: Updated Action at Carter’s…
Battlelog 1.3 is Now Available
Welcome to version 1.3 of the Spirit of ’61 Battlelog! After doing a deep dive into the Lower Potomac Front, this edition contains a complete overhaul of narratives for all seven military actions in northeastern Virginia prior to the Battle of Bull Run, plus a few additional edits. The most exciting update was the discovery…
Battlelog 1.2 is Now Available
Note: As of 9/19/2026, this outdated version of the Battlelog has been retired. You will no longer be able to download it. Welcome to version 1.2 of the Spirit of ’61 Battlelog! We proudly announce that this edition contains complete narratives for all 36 military actions in Virginia in the spring and summer of 1861…
Battlelog 1.1 is Now Available
Note: As of 9/19/2026, this outdated version of the Battlelog has been retired. You will no longer be able to download it. Great news, Civil War buffs! After long hours of work, we are proud to release version 1.1 of the Spirit of ’61 Battlelog! This compendium combines our articles on 36 military actions in…
Battlelog 1.0 is Now Available
Note: As of 9/19/2026, this outdated version of the Battlelog has been retired. You will no longer be able to download it. Great news, Civil War buffs! After long hours of work, we are ready to release our newest publication: the Spirit of '61 Battlelog! This compendium combines our articles on 34 military actions in…
