The Battle of Gettysburg: 150 Things to Know

by Sandy Allison

Overview

• Concise introduction to the Gettysburg campaign
• Facts about all aspects of the battle and its participants
• Revised and expanded for the 150th anniversary of the battle
Just some of the fascinating topics covered:
• What led to the battle and why it was fought at Gettysburg
• Who led the troops on both sides of the field
• What average soldiers experienced, in their own words
• Heroic actions and calamitous mistakes in judgment
• What weapons were used and how effective they were
• What happened to local civilians during and after the fight

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811752558
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	06/11/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	663 KB

About the Author

Sandy Allison is a writer and editor who lives in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Lee Moves North 1

The First Day 7

The Second Day 24

The Third Day 49

Aftermath 68