gettysburg (pa.), battle of, 1863

Powerful historical novel of a boy who joins the union army to find his dishonored brother and witnesses the Battle of Gettysburg.

Presents a graphic history of the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, and describes the events leading to the battle, the generals from both sides, and the military decisions that decided its outcome.

Describes the bloodiest engagement of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg, and its impact on the people in that part of Pennsylvania.

Witnessing the harrowing events of the Civil War from the sidelines, eleven-year-old Henry endures the most grueling challenges of his life throughout a hot July week when he becomes inadvertently involved in the historic battle.

A historical account of the story behind the writing of the Gettysburg Address.

During the Battle of Gettysburg, Hanna becomes friends with a Rebel soldier, while her mother is secretly taking care of Union soldiers.

Describes events before, during, and after the battle of Gettysburg, including key players, weapons, and battle tactics.

Twelve-year-old Will wants to be a drummer for the Union Army but when the two sides converge on his sleepy little town of Gettysburg, he learns firsthand what it is like to live through one of America's most significant battles.

In 1863 Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Ben and his dog Captain set off in search of Ben's brother, who is missing from the Union Army.

Contains nine essays by leading historians in which they challenge commonly held opinions about the Civil War battle of Gettysburg, and offers their opinion as to the true tactics and strategies used.