BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-third)

In which we wonder if it really was “the best three hours’ fighting ever done by any troops on any battlefield.”

Our book recommendation(s) for this episode is “The Last Full Measure: The Life and Death of the First Minnesota Volunteers” by Richard Moe and Gettysburg Magazine Issues 7 & 8- “Remember Harper’s Ferry! The Degradation, Humiliation, and Redemption of Colonel George L Willard’s Brigade” by Eric Campbell.

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BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-second)

In which we look at the Confederate attack on, and Federal defense of, Cemetery Ridge on July 2, 1863.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Second Day at Gettysburg: The Attack and Defense of Cemetery Ridge, July 2, 1863” by David L. Schultz and Scott L. Mingus Sr.

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BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Forty-first)

In which Sickles’ salient at the Peach Orchard collapses.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard: Longstreet, Sickles, and the Bloody Fight for the ‘Commanding Ground’ Along the Emmitsburg Road” by James A. Hessler and Britt C. Isenberg.

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BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Fortieth)

In which we set the stage of the collapse of the Federals’ Peach Orchard salient.

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BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-seventh)

In which Anderson’s Georgia brigade makes the first Confederate attack on the Wheatfield on July 2, 1863.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “Gettysburg’s Bloody Wheatfield” by Jay Jorgensen.

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BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-sixth)

In which Little Round Top remains firmly in Federal hands.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “Little Round Top: A Detailed Tour Guide” by Garry E. Adelman.

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BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-fifth)

In which the epic fight for Little Round Top kicks off on July 2, 1863.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “Twilight at Little Round Top: July 2, 1863- The Tide Turns at Gettysburg” by Glenn W. LaFantasie.

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BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (Part the Thirty-fourth)

In which the big Confederate attack finally begins on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, and after fierce fighting the Federal defenders are pushed off of Devil’s Den.

Our book recommendation for this episode is “Devil’s Den: A History and Guide” by Garry E Adelman and Timothy H Smith.

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