BRIGADES OF GETTYSBURG

BRIGADES OF GETTYSBURG Using a wealth of first-hand accounts, author Bradley M. Gottfried pieces together each brigade's experience at Gettysburg. Whether stories of forced marches, weary troops, or the bitter and tragic end of the battle, you'll experience every angle of this epic battle. Learn what happened when the guns stopped firing and the men were left with only boredom and dread of what was to come.This collection is a lively and fascinating narrative that empowers the everyday men who fought furiously and died honorably. Every detail of the Battle of Gettysburg is included in this comprehensive chronicle.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Dr. Bradley M. Gottfried is president of Sussex County Community College in New Jersey. He is the author of three Civil War books: The Battle of Gettysburg--A Guided Tour; Stopping Pickett: The History of the Philadelphia Brigade; and Roads to Gettysburg. ISBN: 1-61608-401-4 publish date: 01/31/2012