The story of the Gettysburg Campaign; both before and after the July 1-3; 1863; battle; has recently received increased attention from historians. The movement of the Army of Northern Virginia from Gettysburg and its pursuit by the Army of the Potomac are every bit as important to the study of the American Civil War as the events in and around the small crossroads town in Pennsylvania. Many historians agree the Gettysburg Campaign concluded with the Battle of Falling Waters; Maryland; on July 14; 1863. Although not the climactic battle of the war desired by President Abraham Lincoln; it remains a story of miscalculation; bravery; larger-than-life personalities; tragedy and a cover-up. This new book tells the story of that final battle. The story does not end with the battle. Included is an intriguing tale about veterans of the Battle of Falling Waters; Maryland decades after Gen. Robert E. Lee’s rear guard clashed with Maj. Gen. George G. Meade’s cavalry. The book concludes with a detailed description of the battlefield today and efforts to preserve portions of the land for future generations. George Franks has made extensive use of first-hand accounts; detailed maps; period drawings and photographs to breathe life into the crucial yet little remembered end of the Gettysburg Campaign.
#534997 in Books 2013-11-19 2013-11-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.43 x 5.25l; 1.42 #File Name: 1480458511572 pages
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