Gettysburg

A Battlefield Guide

Mark Grimsley, Brooks D. Simpson

• Publisher: Bison Books
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN: 9780803270770
• eBook ISBN: 9780803274655
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: Military & Maritime History
• Index: History

Little Round Top, the Railroad Cut, Pickett's Charge—these are the turning points within the most important battle of the Civil War. Even careful students of Gettysburg, however, can find themselves disoriented when visiting the site itself. 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 invaluable guidebook was created by scholars who have walked the battlegrounds, consulted with local experts and park guides, and studied the testimony left behind by the participants. Gettysburg 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 first-time and returning visitors, this guide can be used alone or as a supplement to a tour. Clearly written and illustrated with maps and photographs, this is the book to have when you explore Gettysburg.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• How to Use This Guide
• The Gettysburg Campaign: May–June 1863
• OVERVIEW OF THE FIRST DAY, JULY 1
• Buford’s Defense Excursion
• OVERVIEW OF THE SECOND DAY, JULY 2
• Wheatfield Excursion
• OVERVIEW OF THE THIRD DAY, JULY 3
• Pickett’s Charge Excursion
• East Cavalry Battlefield Excursion
• South Cavalry Battlefield Excursion
• The Gettysburg Campaign, July 4 –14, 1863
• Appendix A: Organization, Weapons, and Tactics
• Appendix B: Orders of Battle
• Sources
• For Further Reading
• Back Cover