The Battle of Gettysburg
Language: English
Published by Eric Porterfield, 2023
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- Title
- The Battle of Gettysburg
- Author
- Porterfield, Eric
- Publisher
- Eric Porterfield
- Publication year
- 2023
- Condition
- As New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798988588528
This is the story of a battle that changed the course of the Civil War and called upon two men—Robert E. Lee and Abraham Lincoln—to summon every ounce of their courage, intelligence, and bravery.
The Battle of Gettysburg is known as one of the most defining moments of the American Civil War.
It was the bloodiest battle of this conflict, resulting in over 50,000 combined casualties over three fierce days.
It was a “make or break” event that saw Union Major General George Meade crowned as a brilliant commander and Confederate leader, and General Robert E. Lee branded as a flawed military strategist.
In early July 1863, two great armies converged at the small town of Gettysburg.
The aim was seemingly simple: General Lee sought to gain leverage in the North and bring relief to war-torn Virginia by obtaining the bounty of the rich, Northern farms.
Lee thought he had it all… after all, he was in command of an “invincible army” that had just claimed a stunning victory in the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Except he wasn’t counting on the immense military strength or brilliance of the Union… or the deadly result of his choice to attack the Union’s central line on Cemetery Ridge.
This decision may seem like just a high-risk strategy gone wrong… but it was so much more than that… it was the result of a staunch belief in the power of offense, the immense confidence in his army, and the burning desire for a decisive blow.
Lincoln, meanwhile, was cool, calm, and every inch in command. His timely decisions included the appointment of the clever Major General George Meade following the loss of confidence in his predecessor
This book goes beyond military strategy and searing ambition… it delves into the minds and hearts of great leaders who would do anything to defend what they believed in.
Within these pages, you will discover:
- The reasons why General Lee became the leader of the South’s military in northern Virginia—discover how a warrior was created from difficult family circumstances, and how he honed his strength and ambition at West Point.
- Exactly why, despite pressure from the Confederacy, Lee decided to go north, hoping his bold move would force the Union to seek an early peace
- The fire that forged the intellectual prowess of Abraham Lincoln—a successful lawyer who gave up his law practice for the presidential seat and inherited a nation torn by slavery
- All the highlights and low points of the Battle of Gettysburg—from the tense meeting on Herr’s Ridge to the three-day bloodbath on Cemetery Hill
- The enormous toll taken by Gettysburg and how the Union and the Confederates reacted to this decisive battle
- The state of medicine during the Civil War—discover how Brigadier General William A. Hammond developed a novel army hospital that caused the death rate to plummet to only 8%.
- Lincoln’s iconic address and legacy, plus a full rundown of the most prevalent myths about the Battle of Gettysburg.
And much more.
If you ever thought history was boring, or that reading was too time-consuming, this book will surprise you. It is packed with life-changing decisions, fast-paced action, and an in-depth account of what men like Lee, Meade, and Lincoln were really like.
If you’re keen to discover the factors that shaped some of the most decisive decisions in modern military history, scroll up and click “Add to Cart” now.
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