Description: The Battle of Gettysburg 1863 (1) by Timothy Orr, Mr Steve Noon This first volume of three discusses the tactical decisions made on day one and the ensuing combat, while also including a brief summary of the grand strategy in the Eastern Theater of the war, the conduct of the Pennsylvania Campaign from June 6 to 30, 1863, and the plight of civilians caught up in the conflict. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This first volume of three discusses the tactical decisions made on day one and the ensuing combat, while also including a brief summary of the grand strategy in the Eastern Theater of the war, the conduct of the Pennsylvania Campaign from June 6 to 30, 1863, and the plight of civilians caught up in the conflict.The Battle of Gettysburg, which took place July 1–3, 1863 in and around the town of Gettysburg, PA resulted in the largest number of casualties of the entire American Civil War and is seen as the key turning point in the conflict. On its first day, Confederate General Robert E. Lees Army of Northern Virginia sought to destroy the Union army, forcing its men to retreat through the streets of the Pennsylvania town to the hills just to the south. This volume, the first of three to cover the battle in depth, includes the morning cavalry skirmish, the morning clash at the Herbsts Woodlot and at the railroad cut, the afternoon clash at Oak Ridge, the afternoon fight at the Edward McPherson farm, the afternoon rout of the 11th Corps, the last stand of the 1st Corps at Seminary Ridge, the Union retreat through town, and the positions of the armies at nightfall. Author Biography Dr Timothy Orr is associate professor of military history at Old Dominion University. He earned his PhD at the Richards Civil War Era Center at Pennsylvania State University. He is the book review editor for the Gettysburg Magazine and author of the blog: Tales From the Army of the Potomac. For eight years, he worked as a seasonal ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park. Table of Contents ORIGINS OF THE CAMPAIGNCHRONOLOGYTHE INVASION OF PENNSYLVANIAOPPOSING COMMANDERSOPPOSING ARMIESOrders of battleOPPOSING PLANSTHE FIRST DAYThe cavalry skirmishThe morning engagementOak RidgeMcPhersons RidgeThe rout of 11th CorpsSeminary RidgeThe retreat through townCemetery HillNightfallTHE BATTLEFIELD TODAYINDEX Promotional This first volume of three discusses the tactical decisions made on day one and the ensuing combat, while also including a brief summary of the grand strategy in the Eastern Theater of the war, the conduct of the Pennsylvania Campaign from June 6 to 30, 1863, and the plight of civilians caught up in the conflict. Promotional "Headline" This first volume of three discusses the tactical decisions made on day one and the ensuing combat, while also including a brief summary of the grand strategy in the Eastern Theater of the war, the conduct of the Pennsylvania Campaign from June 6 to 30, 1863, and the plight of civilians caught up in the conflict. Feature More than 150 years after the battle, there is still an undying thirst for Gettysburg-related literature. This first part in a three volume series incorporates all the new interpretations that have arisen over the past 20 years. Details ISBN1472848497 Short Title The Battle of Gettysburg 1863 (1) Pages 96 Series Campaign Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1472848497 ISBN-13 9781472848499 Format Paperback Subtitle The First Day Imprint Osprey Publishing Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2022-03-17 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2022-03-17 UK Release Date 2022-03-17 Author Mr Steve Noon Illustrator Steve Noon Translator Randolfo Dharmachakra Translation Committee Birth 1764 Death 1847 Affiliation Professor of Psychiatry, University of Geneva Position Professor of Psychiatry Qualifications PsyD DEWEY 973.7349 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-05-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138321233;
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