On the Bloodstained Field (Paperback)

Paperback. Perfect for young students of the battle or veteran campaigners who want lighter fare - much of it they have never heard before, this book presents stories so compelling, the reader will not want to put it down. On the Bloodstained Field presents nearly 300 compelling human-interest stories from the Battle of Gettysburg that are so fascinating that it is nearly impossible to stop reading. Did you know that a dog was probably one of the first casualties in the battle? Or that a "gentleman's duel" took place during the fighting on July 2? Few know that a soldier committed suicide during the fighting, or that three brothers were killed by a single shell, and that a Gettysburg farmer lost several thousands of dollars in gold stolen by a Confederate general. On the Bloodstained Field is perfect for young students of the battle or veteran campaigners who want lighter fare - much of it they have never heard or read before. A wonderful compliment to A Strange and Blighted Land and A Vast Sea of Misery. AUTHOR: Gregory Ashton Coco, born and raised in Louisiana, lived in the Gettysburg area for nearly 35 years. In 1972, after serving in the U.S. Army, he earned a degree in American History from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. While in the military, Greg spent a tour of duty in Vietnam as a prisoner of war military interrogator and infantry platoon radio operator with the 25th Infantry and received, among other awards, the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. During his years in Gettysburg, Greg worked as a National Park Service Ranger and a Licensed Battlefield Guide. He wrote sixteen books and a dozen scholarly articles on Gettysburg and the Civil War. His A Strange and Blighted Land. Gettysburg: The Aftermath of a Battle was voted #12 in the Top 50 Civil War Books ever written. 1 map; 15 photos; 31 illustrations/sketches Perfect for young students of the battle or veteran campaigners who want lighter fare much of it they have never heard before, this book presents stories so compelling, the reader will not want to put it down. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…