The Battle of Wise's Forks has long been thought of as an insignificant skirmish during the Civil War's final days. Mark A. Smith and Wade Sokolsky's "To Prepare for Sherman's Coming" erases this misconception and elevates this combat to the historical stature it deserves.

Don't miss the other events in this four-part history lecture series:

• December 4: Author and teacher Chris George discusses his book Day-by-Day with the 123rd Pennsylvania Volunteers
• December 7: Author Stephen Coleman discusses his book Discovering Gettysburg
• December 14: Reenactor Bob Fark discusses Shoulder Arms of the Civil War