Retired in Missouri now from a career in military service and teaching history, Dedmondt illustrates in color and describes the company and regimental flags of the army raised in Arkansas during the Civil War, and recounts a bit of unit's exploits as well as the origin and history of the flag itself. In addition, he includes flags of the Arkansas Artillery; the Helena (Key's) Artillery Battery; the C. S. S. Arkansas; and the Confederate Naval Ensign. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)