The Battle of Gettysburg 1863 (3): The Third Day

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An authoritative and superbly illustrated exploration of the events of July 3, 1863, incorporating new interpretations that have arisen in the past two decades. The third day of the Battle of Gettysburg was the most dramatic of the three. Among the iconic clashes that took place was General Lees last assault at Gettysburg, the 12,500-man attack known as Picketts Charge, in which Lees soldiers suffered more than 60 percent losses. Other key moments were the action at Culps Hillarguably where the outcome of the battle was decidedand Lees decision to send forward three divisions against the Union center, even when the odds did not appear to favor success. This final volume in Timothy J. Orrs trilogy emphasizes the tactical decisions of Day Three and documents the ensuing combat in detailed 2D maps, 3D diagrams, and historic photographs. It also includes a brief summary of the strategic and human consequences of the campaign, carrying the story to November 19, 1863, the day of Lincolns famed Gettysburg Address. Primary accounts from common soldiers infuse this volume, reminding readers that Gettysburg wasamong other thingsa tale of suffering and endurance. The experiences and equipment of these men are brought to life in stunning detail in Steve Noon's dramatic battlescenes.

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Dr Timothy J. Orr is associate professor of military history at Old Dominion University. He earned his PhD at the Richards Civil War Era Center at Pennsylvania State University. For eight years, he worked as a seasonal ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park.