Shattered futures, forgotten innocence, and crippled beauty were also the casualties of war. Unique, sweeping, an unforgettable, THE KILLER ANGELS is a dramatic re-creation of the battleground for America's destiny.

This book contends that Gettysburg was a crucial Union victory, primarily because of the effective leadership of Union forces—not, as has often been said, only because the North was the beneficiary of Lee's mistakes.

Offers a detailed analysis of the second day of fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg and discusses the stratagies of the Northern and Southern forces Harry Pfanz, a former historian at Gettysburg National Military Park, has written a ...

A short look at one of the turning points of the Civil War.

Common among other 1st Day books in regards to Gettysburg are sometimes boring biographies of people involved. This book is a rather quick study of the general events that played out on July 1st, 1863.

The performance of the 20th Maine Regiment in the famous Civil War battle for the southern slope of Little Round at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863 is brought to life through 75 first-hand accounts from the soldiers, based on the historian's ...

Presents detailed information on the character and personality of all 133 combat-command officers at the battle of Gettsyburg, as well as an in-depth account of each man's actions on the field.