The Maps of Gettysburg

Authored by acclaimed Civil War historian Bradley Gottfried, *The Maps of Gettysburg: An Atlas of the Gettysburg Campaign, June 3 – July 13, 1863* provides a unique and thorough cartographic study of this complex operation. This atlas features 144 detailed, full-page color maps, organized into thirty "action-sections" that break down the entire campaign from June 3 to July 13, 1863. Maps delve into regimental and battery-level detail, covering all marches, movements, and significant events. Each map is accompanied by a facing page of detailed text describing units, personalities, movements, and combat, enriched with eyewitness quotes. The book also includes extensive endnotes and a complete order of battle, making it an essential resource for serious students, casual readers, and battlefield visitors seeking to understand the Gettysburg Campaign.

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