Gettysburg-Culp’s Hill and Cemetery Hill

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pp. xix 507.’The author 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. “

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ISBN 0807821187
ISBN13 9780807821183
Number of pages 507
Original Title Gettysburg-Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill
Published Date 1994
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Chapel Hill
Edition First Edition
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pp. xix 507.’The author 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. “

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Weight 1.4 kg