Gettysburg July 1 1863: Union: The Army of the Potomac (Order of Battle) - Softcover

Arnold, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185532833X ISBN 13: 9781855328334

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

The encounter near the quiet hamlet of Gettysburg determined the choice of ground on which the success or failure of Lee's 1863 invasion of the North would be decided. Hour-by-hour battle accounts, enlivened by tales of individual acts of courage, tell of command decisions that committed the I and XI Corps to a forward defence of the terrain north and west of Gettysburg in an effort to delay the Confederate convergence on the strategic crossroads. The accomplishments of the Federal I and XI Corps emboldened General George Meade to hold the ground and offer battle. No one knew that two more days of desperate conflict lay ahead.

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From the Publisher:

Definitive guides to the actions and evolution of fighting forces, these comprehensive studies on the organisation, strength, command, deployment and evolution of forces in key military encounters, use a highly detailed 'unit-by-unit' examination.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 185532833X
• ISBN 13: 9781855328334
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96