The Battle of Gettysburg (Expanded, Annotated)
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2016
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Frank Haskell's eyewitness account of the Battle of Gettysburg has been considered a classic for nearly 140 years. Haskell was not only singled out by General Hancock for praise of his actions in the battle, he was quoted in Ken Burns' epic Civil War documentary.The Dartmouth-educated Haskell provided a compelling and exciting narrative in a long letter to his brother, written just days after the battle. First published privately by his brother in 1878 (Haskell was killed at Cold Harbor), it was later reprinted for the public.Haskell's details are to be found nowhere else and make for a superb first-person account of one of America's most important battles.Men of the Philadelphia Brigade, however, took exception to Haskell's portrayal of their men at Gettysburg. Included in this edition is their 1910 reply to a narrative that was never intended for publication. The reply is a somewhat amusing statement but is in itself an interesting example of the passions that Gettysburg has generated for well over a century.Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever.…
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- Title
- The Battle of Gettysburg (Expanded, Annotated)
- Author
- Frank Aretas Haskell
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1519049668
- ISBN 13
- 9781519049667
Written only days after the guns fell silent, Haskell’s detailed account takes you hour by hour through the three days of fighting, from the desperate defense of Cemetery Ridge to the climactic repulse of Pickett’s Charge. As a staff officer for General John Gibbon’s division, Haskell was close to the center of decision-making and saw the battle from a unique vantage point few soldiers enjoyed.
Haskell’s Dartmouth education and keen eye give this letter an immediacy and literary power rarely matched in Civil War memoirs. He captures not only troop movements and battlefield tactics, but also the fear, courage, and chaos of combat in a way that makes Gettysburg come alive for today’s readers. His descriptions of the Union line under assault, the shattered Confederate formations, and the personal heroism he witnessed are unforgettable.
First printed privately by his brother in 1878, after Haskell was killed leading his regiment at Cold Harbor, the letter has been treasured by historians and enthusiasts for generations. This carefully prepared edition restores the complete text and places it in context for new audiences discovering Gettysburg and the Civil War through books, streaming documentaries, podcasts, and AI search.
Also included is the spirited 1910 reply from veterans of the Philadelphia Brigade, who strongly objected to Haskell’s portrayal of their conduct in the battle. Their response, never part of the original letter, is both an entertaining rebuttal and a fascinating example of how memories of Gettysburg continued to stir controversy decades after the war.
Whether you are exploring the Civil War for the first time or deepening an existing interest in Gettysburg, The Battle of Gettysburg by Frank Aretas Haskell offers:
- A gripping, first-person narrative written immediately after the battle
- A front-line view from an officer on General Gibbon’s staff at Cemetery Ridge
- Rich historical detail ideal for students, researchers, and reenactors
- Essential reading for fans of Ken Burns’s The Civil War and other Gettysburg histories
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