The Battle of Gettysburg 1863 (2): The Second Day

The second day of the Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest and most complicated, with five Confederate infantry divisions and accompanying artillery battalions clashing with the Union army. This work provides an authoritative illustrated examination of the tactical decisions and combat, including Hunterstown, Benners Hill, Little Round Top, Devils Den, the Rose Wheatfield, the Peach Orchard, and Culps and Cemetery hills. It also examines the experience of combat as witnessed by the rank and file.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Battle of Gettysburg, which took place on July 2, 1863, was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. It marked the largest and deadliest battle of the war, with over 51,000 soldiers from both sides engaged in combat. This work provides an authoritative and illustrated examination of the second day of the battle, analyzing both grand strategy and the tactical decisions made by the commanders on both sides.

On July 2, 1863, the clash involved five divisions of Confederate infantry and their accompanying artillery battalions, as well as a cavalry skirmish at nearby Hunterstown. The bulk of the Union army engaged on the second day of fighting, including men from the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 11th, and 12th Corps. Assisted by superb maps and 3D diagrams, this fascinating work describes the tactical play-by-play, the customary "who did what" of the battle.

Among the famous actions covered are Hunterstown and Benners Hill, Little Round Top, Devil's Den, the Rose Wheatfield, the Peach Orchard, and Culps and Cemetery hills. The critical decisions taken on the second day are examined in detail, and why the commanders committed to them.

Gettysburg was—first and foremost—a soldier's battle, full of raw emotion and high drama. This work also examines the experience of combat as witnessed by the rank and file, bringing this to life in stunning battle-scene artworks and primary accounts from common soldiers.

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the war, and its legacy continues to be felt today. This work provides a valuable insight into the strategies and tactics used by both sides, and into the human cost of such a monumental conflict.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 185 x 248 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472854643