Gettysburg: The Final Fury
Gettysburg: The Final Fury by Bruce Catton is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on June 11, 2013. This 128-page book offers an incisive examination of the pivotal moments during the Civil War, specifically focusing on the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. Catton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the battle, emphasizing the human tragedies and the critical decisions made by military leaders.
In this work, readers will find an hour-by-hour account of the three-day conflict, from the initial skirmishes to Pickett’s charge. Catton contextualizes the battle within the broader scope of the Civil War and American history, exploring its military and political ramifications. The edition includes 41 illustrations and 5 maps, enhancing the reader’s understanding of this significant historical event. Topics such as military strategy and the Civil War period are intricately woven throughout the narrative, making it a valuable resource for those interested in American history.
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An incisive look at the turning point of the Civil War, when the great armies of the North and South came to Gettysburg in July 1863—from Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Catton, one of the great historians of the Civil War.
Engaging and authoritative, Catton analyzes the course of events at Gettysburg, clarifying its causes and bringing to life the most famous battle ever fought on American soil. Paying full heed to the human tragedies that occurred, Gettysburg: The Final Fury gives an hour-by-hour account of the three-day battle, from the skirmish that began the engagement, to Pickett’s ill-fated charge. Catton provides context for the fateful decisions made by each army’s commanders, and examines the battle’s military and political consequences, placing it within the larger narrative of the Civil War and American history. Described by The Chicago Tribune as “military history…at its best,” Gettysburg, The Final Fury is a classic.
Features 41 illustrations and 5 maps.
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