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PublisherUniversity of North Carolina Press
ISBN-100807821187
ISBN-139780807821183
eBay Product ID (ePID)902482
Product Key Features
Book TitleGettysburg--Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill
Number of Pages528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / General, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Publication Year1993
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorHarry W. Pfanz
Book SeriesCivil War America Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight1 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN87-005965
Dewey Edition20
ReviewsCivil War enthusiasts should clear a space on their bookshelf for Gettysburg_Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill . Blue and Gray, Civil War enthusiasts should clear a space on their bookshelf for Gettysburg—Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill.Blue and Gray, Rich with astute judgments . . . clearly written, and graced with excellent maps, Pfanz's book is tactical history at its finest.Civil War, Rich with astute judgments . . . clearly written, and graced with excellent maps, Pfanz's book is tactical history at its finest. Civil War, Civil War enthusiasts should clear a space on their bookshelf for Gettysburg--Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill . Blue and Gray
Dewey Decimal973.7349
Table Of ContentPreface Acknowledgments 1. Two Generals and Their Armies 2. The Only Position 3. Ewell and Howard Collide 4. Retreat to Cemetery Hill 5. The Rebels Take the Town 6. Ewell Hesitates 7. Slocum and Hancock Reach the Field 8. Getting Ready for the Fight 9. Skirmishers, Sharpshooters, and Civilians 10. Brinkerhoff's Ridge 11. The Artillery, 2 July 12. Blunder on the Right 13. Johnson Attacks! 14. Early Attacks Cemetery Hill 15. Cemetery Hill--The Repulse 16. Culp's Hill--Johnson's Assault, 3 July 17. The Last Attacks 18. Counterattacks near Spangler's Spring 19. 3 July, Mostly Afternoon 20. Epilogue Appendix A. Spangler's Spring Appendix B. Two Controversies Appendix C. Order of Battle: Army of the Potomac and Army of Northern Virginia, 1-3 July 1863 Notes Bibliography Index
SynopsisIn this companion to his celebrated earlier book, Gettysburg -- The Second Day , Harry Pfanz provides the first definitive account of the fighting between the Army of the Potomac and Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill -- two of the most critical engagements fought at Gettysburg on 2 and 3 July 1863. Pfanz provides detailed tactical accounts of each stage of the contest and explores the interactions between -- and decisions made by -- generals on both sides. In particular, he illuminates Confederate lieutenant general Richard S. Ewell's controversial decision not to attack Cemetery Hill after the initial southern victory on 1 July. Pfanz also explores other salient features of the fighting, including the Confederate occupation of the town of Gettysburg, the skirmishing in the south end of town and in front of the hills, the use of breastworks on Culp's Hill, and the small but decisive fight between Union cavalry and the Stonewall Brigade., In this companion to his celebrated earlier book, Gettysburg—The Second Day, Harry Pfanz provides the first definitive account of the fighting between the Army of the Potomac and Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill—two of the most critical engagements fought at Gettysburg on 2 and 3 July 1863.Pfanz provides detailed tactical accounts of each stage of the contest and explores the interactions between—and decisions made by—generals on both sides. In particular, he illuminates Confederate lieutenant general Richard S. Ewell's controversial decision not to attack Cemetery Hill after the initial southern victory on 1 July. Pfanz also explores other salient features of the fighting, including the Confederate occupation of the town of Gettysburg, the skirmishing in the south end of town and in front of the hills, the use of breastworks on Culp's Hill, and the small but decisive fight between Union cavalry and the Stonewall Brigade., In this companion to his celebrated earlier book, Gettysburg--The Second Day , Harry Pfanz provides the first definitive account of the fighting between the Army of the Potomac and Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill--two of the most critical engagements fought at Gettysburg on 2 and 3 July 1863. Pfanz provides detailed tactical accounts of each stage of the contest and explores the interactions between--and decisions made by--generals on both sides. In particular, he illuminates Confederate lieutenant general Richard S. Ewell's controversial decision not to attack Cemetery Hill after the initial southern victory on 1 July. Pfanz also explores other salient features of the fighting, including the Confederate occupation of the town of Gettysburg, the skirmishing in the south end of town and in front of the hills, the use of breastworks on Culp's Hill, and the small but decisive fight between Union cavalry and the Stonewall Brigade."Rich with astute judgments about officers on each side, clearly written, and graced with excellent maps, Pfanz's book is tactical history at its finest.-- Civil War "A meticulous examination of the desperate engagements that over the course of the three days swept up and down the rough slopes of these two hills, the strategic anchors of the Union right flank.-- New York Times Book Review"The first and most comprehensive narrative yet written on this part of the battlefield. . . . Civil War enthusiasts should clear a space on their bookshelf for Gettysburg--Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill .-- Blue and Gray Harry Pfanz provides the definitive account of the fighting between the Army of the Potomac and Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill--two of the most critical engagements fought at Gettysburg on 2 and 3 July 1863. He provides detailed tactical accounts of each stage of the contest and explores the interactions between--and decisions made by--generals on both sides. In particular, he illuminates Confederate lieutenant general Richard S. Ewell's controversial decision not to attack Cemetery Hill after the initial Southern victory on 1 July., Pfanz provides the definitive account of the fighting between the Army of the Potomac and Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill--two of the most critical engagements fought at Gettysburg on July 2 and 3, 1863. "A definitive reconstruction of the fighting in a sector which has been neglected by historians. . . . A book that Civil War buffs and scholars will greet with enthusiasm."--Publishers Weekly
LC Classification Number87-5965 [F]
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- 13. Dez. 2017
aGreat account
This is the only detailed account of the battle for Culp's Hill on the second day of the three day battle at Gettysburg that is known to this reader. It is simply unsurpassed for its somewhat obscure subject. Maps are excellent, though it would have been helpful to have included a regional map for the opening chapters that summarize military movements leading to the initial encounter on the first day, but these are provided in the first volume of the trilogy. A fourth volume covering the third day ('Pickett's Charge') was never completed by the author. The second volume covers Hood's & McLaws's divisions attack against Sickle's advanced V Corps culminating in the struggle for Little Round Top. Pfanz was the official NPS historian at the battlefield and the three books exhibit his exceptional knowledge & research. Eminently readable for those with abiding interest in this great battle.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 17. Jul. 2025
I used to own this book years ago and wh...
I used to own this book years ago and when I seen this copy of the book I had to buy it. An Excellent book on the Battle of Gettysburg. The book is in excellent shape.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Jun. 2024
Excellent edition to my library!
Excellent edition to my library!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
