Using a wealth of first-hand accounts; author Bradley M. Gottfried pieces together each brigade’s experience at Gettysburg. Whether stories of forced marches; weary troops; or the bitter and tragic end of the battle; you’ll experience every angle of this epic battle. Learn what happened when the guns stopped firing and the men were left with only boredom and dread of what was to come. This collection is a lively and fascinating narrative that empowers the everyday men who fought furiously and died honorably. Every detail of the Battle of Gettysburg is included in this comprehensive chronicle.
#1556150 in Books Naval Institute Press 2012-10-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.20 x 6.40l; 1.25 #File Name: 1612511171320 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. real page turnerBy lcmmbI stayed up late two nights in a row to finish the book. Very few non-fiction books are this engaging. Unlike most history books; this one's story is presented in the context of a plot which keeps the reader wanting to find out what happens. But; the history is all there; too. And; because there is a story arc; it might be easier to remember the details.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Better than expectedBy Hiroku-hirokuBetter than expected. I was fully engrossed with the characterisation of the Early USN leadership. While nothing could replace the experience of actually having served under S..Decatur one gets the impression that it was a chaotic age. Lost messages; lengthy delays and opaque and broad definitions of orders. Amazing that anyone survived the experience.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. gift for my dad. Hopefully I'll be hearing about ...By Jeannegift for my dad. Hopefully I'll be hearing about it when he starts reading it.
