Gettysburg · the Story of the Battle With Maps (Sample)

70 color maps and insightful text tell the hour-by-hour story of the 3-day Battle of Gettysburg. Each map shows the same 3-1/2-by-4-1/2-mile view of the battlefield, allowing the reader to visualize the battle as it developed over the entire area, including key engagements, troop movements and positions, and locations of commanders.

This book sheds new light on important events such as the first clash west of town on July 1, the fighting for Cemetery Hill, the defense of Little Round Top, Pickett's Charge, and more. Crystal-clear maps and narrative make this an ideal introduction for newcomers, while the unique approach offers fresh perspectives for those who've read every book on the battle. The perfect companion for battlefield visits and armchair-general debates.

“This map-supported narrative of the Battle of Gettysburg will appeal to neophyte and expert alike. The hour-by-hour maps of the maneuvering and fighting provide the clearest cartographic picture of the battle in existence.”

—James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom

“The new Stackpole Gettysburg map book meets people coming to the battlefield just where they are, with concise and uncluttered maps that clearly and accurately lay out the major movements down to brigade level, on an hour-by-hour basis, and with a straightforward and easily-followed narrative of each map's actions. Take it in the car, take it on foot, combine it with digital apps, or study it in advance -- you will have the battle of Gettysburg in easy grasp.”

—Allen C. Guelzo, two-time winner of the Lincoln Prize and author of Gettysburg: The Last Invasion

“Many attempts to depict the course of fighting on America's most iconic battlefield are either so general as to be misleading, or so specific as to be incomprehensible. This cartographic display is a nice compromise. The movements are depicted clearly, and in full color, so that even a complete newcomer to the battle can follow the action easily.”

—Craig L. Symonds, author of the Lincoln Prize-winning Lincoln and His Admirals

“ Gettysburg: The Story of the Battle with Maps is a unique exploration of the battle. Since each map shows the entire battlefield, it is possible to understand the context of each movement, attack, and counterattack during the three days and how it related to the rest of the battle. The accompanying text brings the battle alive and nicely complements the maps.”

—D. Scott Hartwig, Supervisory Historian at Gettysburg National Military Park

“This attractively produced volume offers . . . a comprehensive picture of the battle.”

— Library Journal