The New Gettysburg Campaign Handbook is an informative full-color guide
for American Civil War and Gettysburg enthusiasts of all ages. Authors
J. David Petruzzi and Steven Stanley use clear and concise writing
broken down into short and easy to understand chapters complete with
original maps, modern and historic photographs, tables, charts, and
artwork to narrate the history of the Gettysburg Campaign from the
opening battle at Brandy Station in Virginia on June 9, 1863, to the
escape of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
across the Potomac River on July 14, 1863.
Chapters include quotes of interest from participants, tables and charts
of the ages and seniority ranking of the generals of both sides; weather
observations during the battle; a stunning photographic study of the
entire campaign; a discussion of the battle's myths and controversies;
biographies of select officers, civilians, and battlefield
photographers; trivia about the campaign; a comprehensive order of
battle; a suggested reading list and websites; and much more.
As enjoyable to look at as it is easy to use, every casual and serious
student of the Civil War and Gettysburg will want a copy of The New
Gettysburg Campaign Handbook as a constant companion while reading other
books on the campaign--and even as a supplement and general field guide
while walking the hallowed Pennsylvania ground.
About the Authors: J. David Petruzzi is an award-winning Civil War
cavalry historian. He is the author of many articles for a wide variety
of publications, and has written or co-authored several books including:
(with Eric Wittenberg) Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart's
Controversial Ride to Gettysburg (Savas Beatie, 2006); (with Wittenberg
and Michael F. Nugent) One Continuous Fight: The Retreat from Gettysburg
and the Pursuit of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, July 4-14, 1863
(Savas Beatie, 2008); and (with Steven Stanley) The Complete Gettysburg
Guide: Walking and Driving Tours of the Battlefield, Town, Cemeteries,
Field Hospital Sites, and other Topics of Historical Interest (Savas
Beatie, 2009), winner of the U.S. Army Historical Foundation's 2009
Distinguished Writing Award, Reference Category. With Stanley, he also
produced The Complete Gettysburg Guide: Audio Driving and Walking Tour,
Volume One: The Battlefield (Savas Beatie, 2010).
Steven Stanley lives in Gettysburg and is a graphic artist specializing
in historical map design and battlefield photography. His maps,
considered among the best in historical cartography, have been a
longtime staple of the Civil War Trust and have helped raise millions of
dollars for the Trust through their preservation appeals and
interpretation projects. Steve's maps have appeared in a wide variety of
publications. Co-authored by J. David Petruzzi, Steve produced the maps
and the complete design of The Complete Gettysburg Guide: Walking and
Driving Tours of the Battlefield, Town, Cemeteries, Field Hospital
Sites, and other Topics of Historical Interest (Savas Beatie, 2009), the
winner of the U.S. Army Historical Foundation's 2009 Distinguished
Writing Award, Reference Category, as well as The Complete Gettysburg
Guide: Audio Driving and Walking Tour, Volume One: The Battlefield
(Savas Beatie, 2010).
