The battle of Gettysburg : the turning point of the American civil war / written by Michael Antoine ; in collaboration with Thomas Jacquemin ; translated by Carly Probert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Antoine, Michaël, author.

Contributor:

Jacquemin, Thomas, contributor.

Probert, Carly, translator.

Series:

History

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (30 pages) : illustrations, photographs.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Brussels, [Belgium] : 50Minutes.com, 2016.

Summary:

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Battle of Gettysburg in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Gettysburg. In July 1863, one of the most important military engagements of the American Civil War took place. The battle, which began with the Confederate General Robert E. Lee's attempt to invade the North, resulted in a Union victory, and is often described as a turning point in the Civil War. Both sides sustained major losses, making the Battle of Gettysburg the deadliest battle of the entire war. In just 50 minutes you will: •Understand the political and social context surrounding the battle and the catalyst that triggered the start of the fighting •Identify the main commanders and leaders who influenced the outcome of the battle •Analyse the outcome of the battle and its impact on the future of America ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

Contents:

Intro

The Battle of Gettysburg

Key information

Introduction

Political and social context

The abolition of slavery and the secession

The balance of power

The beginning of the war

Commanders and leaders

Robert Edward Lee, commanding general of the Confederate troops

George Edward Pickett, Confederate General

George Gordon Meade, commanding General of the Army of Potomac

Analysis of the battle

Directing the war to the north to obtain peace

Error and strategies

30 June-1 July 1863: the meeting in Gettysburg

2 July 1863: Confederate errors

3 July 1863: the burden of George Edward Pickett

Repercussions of the battle

Summary

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Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed June 1, 2016).

ISBN:

9782806273222

2806273226