A detailed account of the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest war fought on American soil, plus an examination of Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg address.
Presents an overview of the American Civil War, discussing the origins of the conflict, and introducing the major issues, people, and events of the war. Includes a time line, chapter notes, and resources for further study.
Examines the daily activities of Civil War soldiers when they were not engaged in battle, discussing drill and camp chores, meals, games, songs, rules, punishments, and other aspects of camp life.
Provides information about some of the men who rose to the rank of general in the armies of the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War, and includes photographs of the men, their uniforms, and other memorabilia.
