Gettysburg Campaign

by Albert A. Nofi

Book Overview

It was the bloodiest battle of the bloodiest war in American history. It was the 'high tide' of the Confederacy. At Gettysburg men fought in places that speak of the firm nature of their combat: Devils Den, the Slaughter Pen, the Valley of Death. Others sound more innocuous, that Wheat Field, the Peach Orchard, Little Round Top - but these too resound with the life and death struggle of brutal war. It was at Gettysburg that three days decided a war...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0938289241
• ISBN13: 9780938289241
• Release Date: June 1986
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Good overview of the campaign

A good overview of the Gettysburg campaign, from the aftermath of Chancellorsville to Lee's retreat back into Virginia. I thought a little more emphasis could have been spent on the 20th Maine under Col. Joshua Chamberlain, and how the addition of the 120 mutineers from the 2nd Maine to its roster helped give it the extra men it needed to hold onto Little Round Top.

very informative

I got this book soon after my father and I went and saw the movie Gettysburg. We both liked it. This is probably the best and most informative book on the battle available. Well researched. Well written. The sidebars on various sub subjects are also worth reading. A must have for anyone interested in the civil war or just this battle.

Great Book!!

Ya I just read this book a couple days ago and i couldnt put it down its a nice book for someone who is just starting to get into the civil war exspecially Gettysburg. I just went to Gettysburg for my first time and then read the book after and it did a good job putting everything in perspective for me. It doesnt give too many details so it makes it very easy to read and understand. I reccomend this book to anyone but mostly people who are just getting interested in the campaign. Definately worth the 5 stars!!

a valuable, easy to read introduction to Gettysburg

This book is a very good introduction to those who want to learn a little about the battle of gettysburg. Written in an easy to read style,it covers just enough detail to whet your appetite for more, or give you confidence to talk a little on the subject: there are 20 or so short digressions intersersed throughout the text which provide a little more biographical detail on key participants, or information about notable incidents. Recommended .

A terrific little book

Want to learn what took place at Gettysburg? Get your hands on this little gem, you won't be dissapointed. Well researched and put together, it contains several footnotes detailing the battle, the Generals, and the soldiers. A must read