Battle of Gettysburg

Concise introduction to the Gettysburg campaignFacts about all aspects of the battle and its participantsRevised and expanded for the 150th anniversary of the battleJust some of the fascinating topics covered:What led to the battle and why it was fought at GettysburgWho led the troops on both sides of the fieldWhat average soldiers experienced, in their own wordsHeroic actions and calamitous mistakes in judgmentWhat weapons were used and how effective they wereWhat happened to local civilia...