Gettysburg fought over three days at the beginning of July 1863 is the subject of the third of Mark Adkins magisterial Battle Companions which have been universally acclaimed as definitive works distinguished by their superb illustrations completeness & attention to detail. The Gettysburg Companion is the complete guide to the greatest & most decisive battle of the American Civil War. Adkins unique approach to the events of July 1-3 1863 is what sets it apart from the plethora of rival accounts. The text does far more than simply describe the events of the battle instead acting as a comprehensive guide to the armies their weapons equipment & tactics the plans & problems of the rival commanders
- not only during the three-day battle but before & afterwards
- as well as including a detailed study of the ground over which the battle was fought. Divided into twelve sections & illustrated throughout this 500-page large format book presents its impressive array of technical data statistics & information on military procedure in a logical & visually accessible format -with over 70 maps 140 diagrams & illustrations 52 paintings of uniforms & a range of contemporary photographs. In each section Adkin
Includes:: discussion & commentary on a selection of controversies that continue to provoke fierce argument today
- the authors relative impartiality from the history & legacy of the Civil War serving to bolster the credibility of this already authoritative text. The Gettysburg Companion is an absolute must-have for anyone hoping to further their understanding of this seminal moment in US military & political history.