The Battle of Gettysburg: The Country, the Contestants, the Results
A Detailed Account of a Pivotal Battle in American HistoryBy W. C. Storrick
Length1h 57m
About this audiobook
In "The Battle of Gettysburg: The Country, the Contestants, the Results," W. C. Storrick provides a meticulous and richly detailed examination of one of the most pivotal battles in American history. Storrick's narrative intertwines vivid descriptions with analytical insights, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the strategic maneuvers, the varied motivations of the participants, and the broader societal implications of the conflict. Employing a balanced literary style that merges historical documentation with compelling storytelling, the book situates the battle within its larger context, exploring how it shaped national identity and the trajectory of the Civil War. W. C. Storrick, an accomplished historian with a profound interest in American military history, brings both scholarly rigor and passionate engagement to his writing. His extensive research into primary sources, coupled with personal anecdotes from descendants of those who fought, enriches the narrative, allowing readers to appreciate the nuances of the battle's impact on the American psyche. Storrick'Äôs background in history and his dedication to uncovering lesser-known aspects of the Civil War deeply inform his approach to this monumental event. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intricacies of the American Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg in particular. Storrick's expert synthesis of facts, emotions, and historical interpretations invites readers to reconsider what they know about this critical juncture in American history. Whether you're a seasoned historian or a casual reader, this insightful work will deepen your understanding of both the battle itself and its far-reaching consequences.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length1 hr 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 26, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Barlow-Gordon Incident
21Lee’s Line of the Third Day.
2General Ewell Is Hit by a Bullet
22The Bliss Buildings.
3The School Teachers’ Regiment
23The Artillery Duel.
4An Incident of the First Day
24Pickett’s Charge.
5The Union Line of Battle.
25The Advance.
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6Confederate Line of Battle.
26Engagements on the Union Left.
7Sickles’ Change of Line.
27The Cavalry Fight on the Right Flank.
8General Lee’s Plan.
28The Location.
9Little Round Top.
29General Stuart’s Plan.
10The Peach Orchard and the Wheatfield.
30General Gregg’s Report.
11Ewell’s Attack on Meade’s Right.
31Lee’s Retreat.
12Situation at End of the Second Day.
32No Pursuit by Meade.
13Spangler’s Spring
33The Gettysburg Carnage.
14Colonel Avery’s Lost Grave
34The Wentz House
15The Leister House
35Fought with a Hatchet
16The Louisiana Tigers
36After the Battle
17General Meade’s “Baldy”
37An Honest Man
18General Lee’s “Traveller”
38Extracts from the Diary of Colonel Fremantle
19Second Battle at Culp’s Hill.
39GETTYSBURG AND ITS MILITARY PARK
20Meade’s Line of the Third Day.
40Transcriber’s Notes
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