Gettysburg: The Story of the Battle with Maps
- ISBN-10
- 0811712184
- ISBN-13
- 9780811712187
- Series
- Gettysburg
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-06-01
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Author
- The Editors of Stackpole Books
Description
• 70 color maps and insightful text tell the hour-by-hour story of the 3-day Battle of Gettysburg • Each map shows the same 3 1/2-by-4 1/2-mile view of the battlefield, allowing the reader to visualize the battle as it developed over the entire area, including key engagements, troop movements and positions, and locations of commanders • Sheds new light on important events such as the first clash west of town on July 1, the fighting for Cemetery Hill, the defense of Little Round Top, Pickett's Charge, and more • Crystal-clear maps and narrative make this an ideal introduction for newcomers while the unique approach offers fresh perspectives for those who've read every book on the battle • Perfect companion for battlefield visits and armchair-general debates
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Other editions
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- 2021-09-09
- 36 pages
- Paperback
- Legare Street Press
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- 2021-07-13
- 288 pages
- Ebook
- Princeton University Press
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