Walter Pittman: 3 books

The members of the armed forces of the United States are the cornerstone of our freedom, keeping us secure by protecting us from threats both here and abroad. Why is it then that dedicated veterans such as Walter G. Pittman do not get the benefits they deserve – benefits Mr. Pittman argues are due...

Although the New Mexico Territory was far distant from the main theaters of war, it was engulfed in the same violence and bloodshed as the rest of the nation. The Civil War in New Mexico was fought in the deserts and mountains of the huge territory, which was mostly wilderness, amid the continuing ancient...

The Civil War in 1861 found Southerners a minority throughout the West. Early efforts to create military forces were quickly suppressed. Many returned to the South to fight while others remained where they were, forming a potentially disloyal population. Underground movements existed throughout the...