- Front matter includes FAQs about the war's causes and a visual timeline of the events leading up to each battle. Also includes a visual spread that shows the strengths and capacities of the opposing forces at the start of the battle
- Back matter that includes a visual timeline of the battle's aftermath and subsequent events in the war
- Excerpts from primary source materials including letters, diaries, newspaper clippings, and military reports are woven into the narrative and also included in sidebars
- Back matter includes a glossary, resources section, and index