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Gettysburg: Required Reading
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The Gettysburg Campaign: A Study in CommandThe Gettysburg Campaign: A Study in Command by Edwin B. Coddington
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The "bible" of all Gettysburg books.
Twilight at Little Round Top: July 2, 1863--The Tide Turns at Gettysburg (Vintage Civil War Library)Twilight at Little Round Top: July 2, 1863--The Tide Turns at Gettysburg (Vintage Civil War Library) by Glenn W. LaFantasie
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A great read on just the struggle for that rocky hill.
Gettysburgs Bloody WheatfieldGettysburgs Bloody Wheatfield by Jay Jorgensen
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There are no other books about the bloody Wheatfield which was the bloodiest part of the 3-day battle.
Gettysburg--The First Day (Civil War America)Gettysburg--The First Day (Civil War America) by Harry W. Pfanz
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You cannot beat this book.
Gettysburg--The Second DayGettysburg--The Second Day by Harry W. Pfanz
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Another classic.
Gettysburg--Culp's Hill and Cemetery HillGettysburg--Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill by Harry W. Pfanz
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Another detailed account by Pfanz
GettysburgGettysburg by Stephen W. Sears
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An easy read for someone wanting the basic story of the battle.
Gettysburg, Day ThreeGettysburg, Day Three by Jeffry D. Wert
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Good one that focues in Day 3.
Three Days at Gettysburg: Essays on Confederate and Union LeadershipThree Days at Gettysburg: Essays on Confederate and Union Leadership
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Another easy read, I recommend reading Stephen Sears "Gettysburg" and afterwards reading this one.
Devil's Den: A History and GuideDevil's Den: A History and Guide by Garry E. Adelman
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Another micro study of a portion of the battlefield. Great read.
The Battle of Gettysburg: A Guided TourThe Battle of Gettysburg: A Guided Tour by Edward J. Stackpole
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There are other books but this is a basic, guided tour for a novice or even an expert on the battle. Its even cheaper than other guides.
The Maps of Gettysburg : An Atlas of the Gettysburg Campaign, June 3 - July 13, 1863The Maps of Gettysburg : An Atlas of the Gettysburg Campaign, June 3 - July 13, 1863 by Bradley M.Gottfried
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For the visual learners out there.
Meade of GettysburgMeade of Gettysburg by Freeman Cleaves
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One of the least remembered generals in American history and he beat Robert E. Lee!
Robert E. Lee: A BiographyRobert E. Lee: A Biography by Emory M. Thomas
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A study of the man who lost the battle of Gettysburg.
Hallowed Ground: A Walk at Gettysburg (Crown Journeys)Hallowed Ground: A Walk at Gettysburg (Crown Journeys) by James M. McPherson
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A fun book which includes a historians response to the battlefield. After you visit the battlefield you should buy this book.
The Fog of Gettysburg: The Myth and Mysteries of a BattleThe Fog of Gettysburg: The Myth and Mysteries of a Battle by Kenneth L. Allers Jr.
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A fogotten book with some interesting information on the battle.
General John Buford: A Military BiographyGeneral John Buford: A Military Biography by Edward G. Longacre
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The forgotten man in the Gettysburg Campaign. A good study.
The Cavalry at Gettysburg: A Tactical Study of Mounted Operations during the Civil War's Pivotal Campaign, 9 June-14 July 1863The Cavalry at Gettysburg: A Tactical Study of Mounted Operations during the Civil War's Pivotal Campaign, 9 June-14 July 1863 by Edward G. Longacre
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An excellent study of the long forgetten second branch of the Army of the Potomac.
The Artillery of GettysburgThe Artillery of Gettysburg by Bradley M. Gottfried
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An excellent study on the third branch of both armies during the battle.
Pickett's Charge in History and MemoryPickett's Charge in History and Memory by Carol Reardon
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Perhaps the best in a long list of books on this part of the battle.
Winfield Scott Hancock: Gettysburg Hero (Civil War Campaigns and Commander Series)Winfield Scott Hancock: Gettysburg Hero (Civil War Campaigns and Commander Series) by Perry D. Jamieson
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One of the biggest heros of the Gettysburg Campaign.
Lee's Real Plan at GettysburgLee's Real Plan at Gettysburg by Troy D. Harman
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A good one that reviews the reasoning behind the rebel defeat.
Last Chance For Victory: Robert E. Lee And The Gettysburg CampaignLast Chance For Victory: Robert E. Lee And The Gettysburg Campaign by Scott Bowden
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Another exploration of the Gettysburg Campaign and the reasons that Lee lost.
James Longstreet: The Man, The Soldier, The ControversyJames Longstreet: The Man, The Soldier, The Controversy by Richard L. Di Nardo
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The Battle of Gettysburg is loaded with controversy. The biggest and most famous involved Lee's second-in-command, General James Longstreet.
Sickles at Gettysburg: The Controversial Civil War General Who Committed Murder, Abandoned Little Round Top, and Declared Himself the Hero of GettysburgSickles at Gettysburg: The Controversial Civil War General Who Committed Murder, Abandoned Little Round Top, and Declared Himself the Hero of Gettysburg by James A. Hessler
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A new book detailing another controversial person in the Gettysburg Campaign.
Gettysburg: A Testing of CourageGettysburg: A Testing of Courage by Noah Andre Trudeau
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Another all out study on the entire battle. Includes excellent maps. A recent work.
Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)
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This film is loaded with mistakes but excellent visuals for those who are interested.
THE COMPLETE GETTYSBURG GUIDE: Walking and Driving Tours of the Battlefield, Town, Cemeteries, Field Hospital Sites, and other Topics of Historical InterestTHE COMPLETE GETTYSBURG GUIDE: Walking and Driving Tours of the Battlefield, Town, Cemeteries, Field Hospital Sites, and other Topics of Historical Interest by J. David Petruzzi
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