The Battle of Gettysburg


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The Battle of Gettysburg: The Country, the Contestants, the Results


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In 'The Battle of Gettysburg: The Country, the Contestants, the Results' by W. C. Storrick, readers are immersed in a detailed account of one of the most significant battles in American history. Storrick's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing a comprehensive look at the events leading up to and during the Battle of Gettysburg. His meticulous attention to detail and thorough research paint a vivid picture of the battlefield and the individuals involved, making this book a valuable resource for those interested in Civil War history. Storrick's narrative captures the intensity and complexity of the conflict, placing it in its proper literary context among other renowned works on the subject. W. C. Storrick, with his background in military history and extensive research, brings a wealth of knowledge to his portrayal of The Battle of Gettysburg. His passion for the subject shines through in his writing, providing readers with a compelling and insightful perspective on this crucial moment in American history. Storrick's expertise and dedication to the topic make him a respected authority on Civil War studies. I highly recommend 'The Battle of Gettysburg: The Country, the Contestants, the Results' to anyone interested in delving deeper into the history of the Civil War. Storrick's thorough examination of the battle offers a comprehensive understanding of the events and their significance, making this book a must-read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.




The Battle Of Gettysburg; The Country, The Contestants, The Results


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The Battle Of Gettysburg; The Country, The Contestants, The Results, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.




The Battle of Gettysburg


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The Battle Of Gettysburg


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Frank Aretas Haskell historical tale "The Battle of Gettysburg" gives a firsthand account of one of the most important battles of the American Civil War. As a player within the Battle of Gettysburg, Haskell gives an intimate and thorough account of the occasions that came about in the course of this pivotal battle. The tale starts off evolved with the Union army's arrival in Gettysburg and the combating that followed with the Confederate navy. Haskell paints a bright photograph of the fierce combat, the tactical choices made through leaders, and the general mayhem at the battlefield. He captures the human fee and the bravery of soldiers on both aspects, providing insight into the difficulties faced through both Union and Confederate armies. Haskell's testimony explores the psychological and emotional facets of combating in addition to being a tactical memory. He considers the comradery the various troops, the sufferings they went via, and the conflict's lasting results on the country. Frank Aretas Haskell's "The Battle of Gettysburg" is a useful historical account that gives readers with an up-near observe the events that befell at some stage in this momentous struggle.







Giants in Their Tall Black Hats


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This volume of essays by renowned Civil War historians provides a comprehensive history of the legendary Iron Brigade and its service to the Union. Fighting in the Civil War for the Union Army of the Potomac, Brigadier General Rufus King’s Wisconsin Brigade was the only all-Western Brigade to fight for the Eastern armies of the Union. Known as "The Black Hat Brigade" because the soldiers wore the regular army’s dress black hat instead of the more typical blue cap, they were renowned for their discipline and valor in combat. From Brawner Farm and Second Bull Run to Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, the Western soldiers were giants of the battlefield, earning their reputation as “The Iron Brigade.” And when the war was over, the records showed that it led all federal brigades in percentage of deaths in battle. These essays, by some of the most renowned Civil War historians and experts on the brigade, spotlight significant moments in the history of this celebrated unit. "Editors Alan Nolan and Sharon Eggleston Vipond's insightful essays provide fresh perspectives on the Iron Brigade's exploits, detailing military and political events in the words of actual combatants."—Military Review




The Battle of Gettysburg 1863


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The Great battle of Gettysburg is now an event of the past. The composition and strength of the armies, their leaders, the strategy, the tactics, the result, of that field are to-day by the side of those of Waterloo—matters of history. A few days ago these things were otherwise. This great event did not so "cast its shadow before," as to moderate the hot sunshine that streamed upon our preceding march, or to relieve our minds of all apprehension of the result of the second great Rebel invasion of the soil North of the Potomac...




The Gettysburg Address


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The complete text of one of the most important speeches in American history, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln arrived at the battlefield near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to remember not only the grim bloodshed that had just occurred there, but also to remember the American ideals that were being put to the ultimate test by the Civil War. A rousing appeal to the nation’s better angels, The Gettysburg Address remains an inspiring vision of the United States as a country “conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”