gettysburg (pa.), battle of, 1863

In 1863, child slave Thomas and his sister Birdie journey north and meet up with Union soldiers who have orders to fight at Gettysburg.

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.

"Pickett's Charge, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, is the climax of this Civil War adventure, told from the perspective of three girls: a Union loyalist, a free Black, and a girl from Virginia who disguised herself as a boy to fight in the Confederate Army"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the Battle of Gettysburg that examines key issues surrounding the campaign and provides information on the tactics used by both sides.

Presents a history of African-Americans in and around the town of Gettysburg before, during, and after the Civil War as soldiers and non-combatants; describes the invasion of the Confederate Army in July 1863, and the slave hunt in which free Pennsylvania blacks were abducted, the contributions of blacks in the fighting in Pennsylvania, the aftermath of the battle, and a listing of black veterans attending the 75th Anniversary reunion.

Examines the history of the Battle of Gettysburg and why the battle was fought in the first place.

A historical story which captures the memories of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Presents an account of the Gettysburg Address and the events that led up to the historic speech, and includes six related activities.

The South had been winning up to the Battle of Gettysburg. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North? The author asks the reader what they would do if faced with the important decisions that were made during the Civil War.

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