The History Buff’s Guide to Gettysburg

At Gettysburg, approximately 33,000 were killed or wounded and another 10,000 missing in action. This book covers the action of those days and the surrounding area by means of detailed top-ten lists, ranking the best, worst, first and most significant elements of the largest and deadliest battle of the American Civil War. The book explains why the battle was fought, the people involved, key events leading up to the battle and the role of the environment. It also includes the bloodiest fields of fire, the actions of civilians during the battle, the regiments with the worst losses, the most common causes of death and lasting effects. From the days leading up to the historic battle and the aftermath in which the townsfolk were left to rebuild their lives and town (and the later establishment of the national battlefield park), The History Buff’s Guide[trademark] to Gettysburg is a fresh, new approach to the subject.