Publisher's Synopsis
Concise introduction to the Gettysburg campaign
Facts about all aspects of the battle and its participants
Revised and expanded for the 150th anniversary of the battle
Just some of the fascinating topics covered:
What led to the battle and why it was fought at Gettysburg
Who led the troops on both sides of the field
What average soldiers experienced, in their own words
Heroic actions and calamitous mistakes in judgment
What weapons were used and how effective they were
What happened to local civilians during and after the fight
