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The Last Road North: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign, 1863

Paperback

Main Details

Title The Last Road North: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign, 1863
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert Orrison
By (author) Dan Welch
SeriesEmerging Civil War Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreAmerican civil war
ISBN/Barcode 9781611212433
ClassificationsDewey:973.734
Audience
General
Illustrations 100 images, 14 maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Savas Beatie
Imprint Savas Beatie
Publication Date 1 February 2016
Publication Country United States

Description

"I thought my men were invincible," admitted Robert E. Lee. A string of battlefield victories through 1862 had culminated in the spring of 1863 with Lee's greatest victory yet: the battle of Chancellorsville. Propelled by the momentum of that supreme moment, confident in the abilities of his men, Lee decided to once more take the fight to the Yankees and launched this army on another invasion of the North. An appointment with destiny awaited in the little Pennsylvania college town of Gettysburg. Historian Dan Welch follows in the footsteps of the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac as the two foes cat-and-mouse their way northward, ultimately clashing in the costliest battle in North American history. Based on the Gettysburg Civil War Trails, and packed with dozens of lesser-known sites related to the Gettysburg Campaign, The Last Road North: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign offers the ultimate Civil War road trip.

Author Biography

Rob Orrison researched and led the interpretation for the Bristoe Station battlefield. A contributor to Emerging Civil War, he has been working in the history field for more than 20 years. He currently oversees daytoday operations of municipal historic site program in Virginia.

Reviews

Important and fascinating addition to the literature of the American Civil War... * Books Monthly * ...shows a deep knowledge of the subject and the style of writing is clear and easy to follow...buy this book! * Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy * This book would be extremely useful to anyone planning a visit to the Gettysburg battlefield, and an ideal companion on such a journey. * Miniature Wargames - Arthur Harman *