gettysburg, battle of, gettysburg, pa., 1863

A fictional account of four days in July, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg discussing tactics, plans, and preparations for battle from both the Northern and Southern points of view.

During the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, a mother and son shelter a young Confederate deserter. Includes a historical note on the incident.

Examines some of the key Civil War battles that helped determine the outcome of the conflict, and includes photographs, maps, illustrations, and sidebars that profile significant people and events.

Discusses the strategy, tactics, actual fighting, aftermath, and key figures involved in one of the Civil War's pivotal battles at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Fourteen-year-old Tillie becomes involved in the tragic battle of July 1-3, 1863.

Explains in a controlled reading level text how the battle of Gettysburg affected the growth of the American nation and the principles of American democracy. Includes excerpts from primary source documents, a glossary, and index.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the battle of Gettysburg, describing how General Robert E. Lee pushed his troops into Union territory, his strategies for disrupting Union troops, and the bloody three-day battle.

Provides a short history of the Battle of Gettysburg and the commemorative address President Lincoln made there during the Civil War.