The Maps of Gettysburg, eBook Short #2: The First Day, July 1, 1863
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Now available as an ebook short, The Maps of Gettysburg: The First Day, July 1, 1863 plows new ground in the study of the campaign by breaking down the entire campaign in 42 detailed full page original maps. These cartographic creations bore down to the regimental level, offering students of the campaign a unique and fascinating approach to studying what may have been the climactic battle of the war.
The Maps of Gettysburg: The First Day, July 1, 1863 offers twelve action-sections including:
The Initial Fighting West of Gettysburg, North of Chambersburg Pike - The Morning Fight Between Archers Brigade and the Iron Brigade - Oak Ridge: Initial Attacks - Along Chambersburg Pike - The Fight for McPherson Ridge - Seminary Ridge - The Defeat of the Federal Troops on Oak Ridge - The Defeat of Barlows Division on Blochers Knoll - The Defeat of Krzyzanowkis Brigade - The Defeat of the 157th New York - The Brickyard Fight - Evening July 1 Morning July 2.
Gottfrieds original maps enrich each map section. Keyed to each piece of cartography is detailed text about the units, personnel, movements, and combat (including quotes from eyewitnesses) that make the Gettysburg story come alive. This presentation allows readers to easily and quickly find a map and text on virtually any portion of the campaign. Serious students of the battle will appreciate the extensive endnotes and will want to take this book with them on their trips to the battlefield.
Perfect for the easy chair or for stomping the hallowed ground of Gettysburg, The Maps of Gettysburg promises to be a seminal work that belongs on the bookshelf of every serious and casual student of the battle.
Bradley M. Gottfried
Bradley M. Gottfried served as a college educator for more than 40 years before retiring in 2017. After receiving his doctorate, he worked as a full-time faculty member before entering the administrator ranks. He rose to the position of president and served for 17 years at two colleges. His interest in the Civil War began when he was a youngster in the Philadelphia area. He has written 18 books on the Civil War, including a number on Gettysburg and map studies of various campaigns. A resident of the Chambersburg/Gettysburg, Pennsylvania area, Brad is an Antietam Licensed Battlefield Guide and a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide.
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