Battle of Gettysburg - A Visual Tour (Paperback, Color Version ed.)

Little Round Top, The Wheatfield, The Peach Orchard, Devil's Den, the Railroad Cut, Pickett's Charge - these were the turning points within the most important battle of the bloodiest war in American history. But Gettysburg was not a single battle; it was a whole series of mini-battles. And even careful students of engagement can find themselves disoriented when reading about, or visiting, the battlefield. Here, finally, is a convenient guide for serious student and casual visitor alike that makes plain the sweep of events and the geography of the battlefield. This easy-to-follow guide will help you find all the important locales and understand what the participants saw in 1863, even if you have no prior knowledge of the battle. Designed to enhance the experience of both those reading about the battle for the first time, as well as Civil War "Ahololics," this guide can be used on its own to learn about the battle, or as a great way to prepare for a future visit to the field. The "standard" U.S. Park Service tour of the battlefield, and its limited number of tour stops, is designed for the Park's primary customers - the millions of visitors who want to make the battlefield circuit in one day, before zipping back to the hotel and restaurants. But the battle wasn't fought with day-tripping tourists in mind, and there were more major engagements during that three day battle than what you'll find in the standard Park tour. This book covers them all. Clearly written and illustrated with maps photographs and illustrations, this is the guide to have if you really want to understand what happened during those three terrible days at Gettysburg. So whether you're a fresh recruit to the Battle of Gettysburg or a grizzled veteran on the subject, I guarantee that you'll come away knowing a lot more about the battle after reading this book. Jack Kunkel