Maps of the Cavalry at Gettysburg: An Atlas of Mounted Operations from Brandy Station Through Falling Waters, June 9 - July 14, 1863

The Maps of the Cavalry at Gettysburg is a comprehensive atlas of mounted operations during the Civil War's Eastern Theater, covering the campaigns from Brandy Station through Falling Waters, June 9-July 14, 1863. The book is the seventh in the Savas Beatie Military Atlas Series and is written by Bradley M. Gottfried, who has previously studied and illustrated the major campaigns of the Civil Wars Eastern Theater. The atlas includes 82 detailed full-page color maps that break down the campaign into sixteen map sets, accompanied by text describing the units, personalities, movements, and combat. The maps are keyed to each piece of cartography and include a full-facing page of detailed text, making it easy for readers to find a map and text on any portion of the campaign. The book also includes an extensive endnotes and complete order of battle, and is a valuable resource for serious students and casual enthusiasts alike.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2020
Publisher: Savas Beatie

The Maps of the Cavalry at Gettysburg: An Atlas of Mounted Operations from Brandy Station Through Falling Waters, June 9 - July 14, 1863, is a remarkable continuation of Bradley M. Gottfried's dedicated efforts to explore and visually represent the pivotal campaigns of the Civil Wars Eastern Theater. This seventh installment in the ongoing Savas Beatie Military Atlas Series showcases Gottfried's profound expertise in this field.

In his previous atlas, published in 2007, Gottfried had only scratched the surface of the cavalry's involvement in the Gettysburg campaign. However, this book goes into great depth, providing a comprehensive account that has never been achieved before. Gottfried begins by delving into the opening battle of the campaign at Brandy Station, providing a detailed account of the actions that unfolded. He then moves on to cover the subsequent engagements at Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville, where Jeb Stuart's cavalry successfully thwarted Alfred Pleasonton's attempts to locate Robert E. Lee's army by halting his probes toward the Blue Mountain passes.

The subsequent chapters detail the movements toward Gettysburg, encompassing the actions at Westminister, Hanover, and Hunterstown. The pivotal five major actions that took place on July 2-3 at Gettysburg are extensively covered, including the fierce fight at Brinkerhoff Ridge, as well as four additional actions on July 3. These actions involved Stuart's confrontation with David Gregg northeast of the town, Wesley Merritt's engagement along Emmitsburg Road, Judson Kilpatrick's actions near the base of Big Round Top, and Grumble Jones' near-destruction of the 6th U.S. Cavalry near Fairfield.

Furthermore, the cavalry played a crucial role during Lee's retreat to the Potomac River. The numerous battles at Monterrey Pass, Smithfield, Boonsboro, Funkstown, and Hagerstown were of immense significance to both sides and are meticulously detailed in the book. The conclusion of the atlas brings the story to a close with the fight at Falling Waters, followed by an epilogue that recounts events in Virginia until the end of July.

The Maps of the Cavalry at Gettysburg: An Atlas of Mounted Operations from Brandy Station Through Falling Waters, June 9 - July 14, 1863, is a testament to Gottfried's unwavering dedication to military history and his exceptional ability to convey complex information in a visually engaging and accessible manner. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War, particularly in the Eastern Theater, and will undoubtedly deepen our understanding of this pivotal period in American history.

Weight: 916g
Dimension: 188 x 261 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781611214796