gettysburg, battle of, gettysburg, pa., 1863

Presents a brief depiction of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in July, 1863; and describes major Union and Confederate generals as well as details of the fight.

Discusses the events of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.

Uses analysis from historians and National Park Service rangers and quotations from eyewitnesses and reenactors to give a detailed account of four of the Civil War's most pivotal and bloody battles: Gettysburg, Antietam, Shiloh, and Cold Harbor.

Photographs and illustrations describe the day that President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous speech dedicating the cemetery at Gettysburg and honoring those who fought and died there.

Witnessing the harrowing events of the Civil War from the Pennsylvania sidelines, 11-year-old Henry endures the most grueling challenges of his life throughout a hot July week when he becomes inadvertently involved in the historic battle.

Examines the Battle of Gettysburg, including the important military leaders, battle strategy, and the lasting impact this battle had on the Civil War and American history.

Presents a dramatic reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg, a clash that changed the course of the Civil War, and includes a reading of Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address.".

An introduction to the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania, describing the memorials, what the battle was about and more.

Presents a reimagining of the pivotal Civil War battle from the perspectives of a Blue Ridge Confederate sergeant, a bitter survivor of the Great Famine in Ireland, and a German political refugee.