Little Round Top, The Wheatfield, The Peach Orchard, Devil's Den, the Railroad Cut, Pickett's Charge - these were the turning points within the most important battle of the bloodiest war in American history. But even careful students of Gettysburg can find themselves confused when listening about, or visiting, the battlefield. Here, finally, is a convenient guide for serious student and casual visitor alike which covers the sweep of events and the geography of the battlefield, step-by-step.
This guide will help you find all the important locales and understand what the participants saw in 1863, even if you have no prior knowledge of the battle. Designed to enhance the experience of both those listening about the battle for the first time, as well as Civil War "Ahololics", this guide can be used alone, or as a great way to prepare for a future visit to the battlefield.
Clearly written and illustrated with maps, photographs and illustrations, this is the audiobook to have if you really want to understand step-by-step what happened during those three terrible days at Gettysburg.