Victor Vignola

Victor Vignola is a lifelong student of the Civil War. His first book Contrasts in Command: The Battle of Fair Oaks, May 31 – June 1, 1862, is a recipient of the prestigious Fletcher Pratt Award (2023) – awarded by the Civil War Roundtable of New York. In addition to the Pratt Award, Contrasts in Command was named as a finalist for another prestigious award as Best Military History Book (2023), sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust. His research while developing Contrasts in Command directly led to the preservation of a twelve-acre parcel of hallowed ground where the Fair Oaks fighting occurred. That parcel remains the only preserved ground for the entire Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) battlefield. His work continues as he is completing a book on the Battle of Seven Pines. Vic has also authored magazine articles for Civil War publications. He also conducts Civil War history programs and tours of various sites. He retired from executive level management for New York State’s Office of Mental Health. He resides with his family in Orange County, New York, home of the 124th New York “Orange Blossoms” Regiment.