Isbn: 9780282953713 - the first day of the battle of gettysburg: an address delivered before the historical society of pennsylvania, on the 8th of march, 1880 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book details the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, tracing the movements of Confederate and Union forces as they arrived near the town. The author draws on reports from soldiers on both sides to describe skirmishes between Confederate General A.P. Hill's troops and Union cavalry under Brigadier General John Buford, followed by the arrival of Union Major General John Reynolds and his First Corps. The book highlights the strategic importance of Gettysburg, the miscommunication between Confederate generals, and the bravery of Union soldiers, particularly Reynolds, who was killed in the fighting. Through analysis of primary sources, the author provides a vivid account of the battle's opening day, exploring themes of military strategy, leadership, and the chaos of combat. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…