By Phillip Thomas
Tucker
The Battle of Gettysburg, the Civil War’s turning point,
produced over 57,000 casualties, the largest number from the entire war that
was itself America’s bloodiest conflict. On the third day of fierce fighting,
Robert E. Lee’s attempt to invade the North came to a head in Pickett’s Charge.
The infantry assault, consisting of nine brigades of soldiers in a line that
stretched for over a mile, resulted in casualties of over 50 percent for the
Confederates and a huge psychological blow to Southern morale.
Pickett’s Charge is a detailed analysis of one of the most iconic and
defining events in American history. This book presents a much-needed fresh
look, including the unvarnished truths and ugly realities, about the
unforgettable story. With the luxury of hindsight, historians have long
denounced the folly of Lee’s attack, but this work reveals the tactical
brilliance of a master plan that went awry. Special emphasis is placed on the
common soldiers on both sides, especially the non-Virginia attackers outside of
Pickett’s Virginia Division. These fighters’ moments of cowardice, failure, and
triumph are explored using their own words from primary and unpublished
sources. Without romance and glorification, the complexities and contradictions
of the dramatic story of Pickett's Charge have been revealed in full to reveal
this most pivotal moment in the nation’s life.
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About the Author
Phillip Thomas Tucker, PhD, is a writer and historian who
has edited and authored more than two dozen books and written over sixty
scholarly articles. After earning his PhD in 1990, he took a position as
civilian historian with the Department of Defense and specialized in air force
history. His previous books include George Washington’s Surprise Attack,
Exodus from the Alamo, and Father of the Tuskegee Airmen, John C.
Robinson. He lives in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
ISBN 978-1634507967, Skyhorse Publishing, © 2016, Hardcover,
520 Pages, Photographs & Illustrations, Endnotes & Index. $27.99. To
Purchase the book click HERE.
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