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When troops entered Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the South seemed to be winning the Civil War. But Gettysburg was a turning point. After three bloody ... read full description

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Nov 29, 2010
John rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Jun 11, 2009
Danielle rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This is actually a kids book but it's very concise and a good historical overview of the battle of Gettysburg [and the monuments erected there after the Civil war:]. I'm a history buff and I am besotted with Civil war history. It was a very interesting time and I think very few people could comprehend living in a world like that.

I found the last chapter to be the most interesting out of all of this book. The idea that Lincoln did not want to go to Gettysburg to deliver his now icon More...
Nov 27, 2011
Dayna rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Three years into the Civil War the Union and Confederate forces meet in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for what would be three of the bloodiest days of the Civil War. It appeared the South would win, but through strategy, determination, and luck the Union won the day and turned the tide of the war. An excellent book that walks us through the entire battle and its aftermath.
Oct 21, 2010
Mark rated it: 3 of 5 stars
As a part of of school's "drop everything and read" program, I'm examining many young teen's subject materials...OK, but know Shelby Foote or Bruce Catton!!!
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