Gettysburg 1863

Informationen zum Autor Carl Smith has had a life long fascination with many aspects of the military history of the United States. A specialist writer of many years experience, Carl has worked for several popular military magazines, and has written several volumes on the key battles of the Civil War in the Osprey Campaign series. Carl lives and works in Virginia. Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and the history of fortification. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world. Klappentext The Confederate invasion of the Northern states was General Lee's last great gamble. By taking the war to the Union he hoped to force Lincoln into peace negotiations, or win support from the European powers who were watching events closely from across the Atlantic. Equally, Meade's Army of the Potomac needed to regain it's fighting credibility after the setbacks of Fredericksburg and saw this as an opportunity to redeem its honour. The clash of 150,000 soldiers from both sides would ultimately decide the fate of a nation. Zusammenfassung This edition has detailed information on the battle and maps pinpointing key moments in this campaign. The Gettysburg campaign was General Lee's last great gamble. By taking the war to the North he hoped to force Lincoln into peace or win support from European powers watching events closely. Inhaltsverzeichnis Origins of the Campaign Opposing Commanders The Opposing Armies Gettysburg: Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four: 4th of July Gettysburg Today Wargaming Gettysburg A Guide to Further Reading

Product details

• Authors: C. Smith, Carl Smith
• Assisted by: Adam Hook (Illustration), Hook Adam (Illustration), David Chandler (Editor)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.1998
• EAN: 9781855323360
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-336-0
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 188 mm x 248 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Osprey Military Campaign S.; Campaign; Osprey Military Campaign S.
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Modern / 19th Century, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Warfare & defence, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, United States of America, USA, War and defence operations, Land forces & warfare, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces