Showing Gettysburg National Military Park by Frederick Tilberg

This National Park Service Guide tells the captivating story of the battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. Each section walks you through the tactics and the drama of the Civil War's most important campaign.

The guide offers a succinct, engaging overview of the battle, while providing enough detail to paint a clear picture of the events as they transpired. You will get a sense of General Meade's heroic command and the role of General Lee's actions in the failures of the Confederate army.

Newly reformatted for the Kindle, this edition is packed with photographs, maps, and even a gallery of 12 battle paintings by F. D. Briscoe. (As with the print edition, all images except the cover art are in black and white.)

Also included is a section covering the establishment of a cemetery at Gettysburg and intriguing notes on the genesis of the Gettysburg Address.

Whether you are looking for an introductory guide to the battle of Gettysburg (and the park) or are a Civil War buff looking for a new nugget of information to mine, you'll enjoy this guide. Originally written in 1954 by historian Frederick Tilberg, it has since been revised and reprinted. Pick up a copy to enjoy a unique look into a pivotal time in our history.

Table of Contents:

The Situation, Spring 1863

The Plan of Campaign

The First Day
- The Two Armies Converge on Gettysburg
- The Battle of Oak Ridge

The Second Day
- Preliminary Movements and Plans
- Longstreet Attacks on the Right
- Warren Saves Little Round Top
- Culp's Hill

The Third Day
- Cannonade at Dawn: Culp's Hill and Spangler's Spring
- Lee Plans a Final Thrust
- Lee and Meade Set the Stage
- Artillery Duel at One O'Clock
- Climax at Gettysburg
- Calvary Action

End of Invasion

Lincoln and Gettysburg
- Establishment of a Burial Ground
- Dedication of the Cemetery
- Genesis of the Gettysburg Address
- The Five Autograph Copies of the Gettysburg Address

Soldiers' National Monument
The Lincoln Address Memorial
Anniversary Reunions of Civil War Veterans
The Park
Administration
Suggested Readings
Appendix
Weapons and Tactics at Gettysburg
A Gallery of F. D. Briscoe Battle Paintings
Edition Covers
Acknowledgment