Gettysburg Campaign June-july 1863 (Great Campaigns) [Paperback]

Albert A. Nofi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0938289837 | ISBN-13: 978-0938289838 | Publication Date: January 22, 1994 | Edition: Revised

Long recognized as one of the best introductions to the campaign, Albert A. Nofi's The Gettysburg Campaign does not focus exclusively on the three days of the battle, but shows how events of May and June of 1863 set the stage for the engagement, and traces Lee's retreat from the field and the hesitant Northern pursuit, a fascinating tale in itself.

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About the Author

Albert A. Nofi has a Ph.D. in Military History from the City University of New York and was associate editor for many years of the ground-breaking military journal Strategy and Tactics. He was a founder of wargaming, the conflict simulation system used both by hobbyists and military planners. Dr. Nofi has written numerous books and articles on military history and was a news media military commentator during the Persian Gulf War. He is also the author of The Gettysburg Campaign and The Waterloo Campaign.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press; Revised edition (January 22, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0938289837
• ISBN-13: 978-0938289838
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,624,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a valuable, easy to read introduction to Gettysburg, April 3, 1999

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paul handscombe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gettysburg Campaign June-july 1863 (Great Campaigns) (Paperback)

This book is a very good introduction to those who want to learn a little about the battle of gettysburg. Written in an easy to read style,it covers just enough detail to whet your appetite for more, or give you confidence to talk a little on the subject: there are 20 or so short digressions intersersed throughout the text which provide a little more biographical detail on key participants, or information about notable incidents. Recommended .

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must for any Civil War buff, November 2, 1997

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Douglas Sun (Glendora, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gettysburg Campaign June-july 1863 (Great Campaigns) (Paperback)

A wholly satisfying and occasionally inspired account of one of the pivotal events in American history. Veteran military historian Al Nofi constructs a clear, thoughtful narrative of the entire campaign (concentrating, of course, on the three days of the battle itself). Solidly researched, and the orders of battle are noteworthy for their detail. Also of especial interest are the modules interspersed throughout the book, dealing with individual figures and interesting sidelights (including a speculation on what the battlefield must have smelled like after three days of carnage and camping out!). Nofi's assessments of individual commanders are almost always judicious, although he's rather more charitable to Dan Sickles than most historians. All in all, this is an essential addition to any Civil War historian's bookshelf.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!, August 9, 2004

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JJ - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gettysburg Campaign June-july 1863 (Great Campaigns) (Paperback)

Ya I just read this book a couple days ago and i couldnt put it down its a nice book for someone who is just starting to get into the civil war exspecially Gettysburg. I just went to Gettysburg for my first time and then read the book after and it did a good job putting everything in perspective for me. It doesnt give too many details so it makes it very easy to read and understand. I reccomend this book to anyone but mostly people who are just getting interested in the campaign. Definately worth the 5 stars!!