On the Bloodstained Field: Human Interest Stories of the Campaign and Battle of Gettysburg Vols I & II

by Gregory Coco (editor)

On the Bloodstained Field presents nearly 300 compelling human-interest stories from the Battle of Gettysburg that are so fascinating that it is nearly impossible to stop reading. Did you know that a dog was probably one of the first casualties in the battle? Or that a “gentleman’s duel” took place during the fighting on July 2? Few know that a soldier committed suicide during the fighting, or that three brothers were killed by a single shell, and that a Gettysburg farmer lost several thousands of dollars in gold stolen by a Confederate general. On the Bloodstained Field is perfect for young students of the battle or veteran campaigners who want lighter fare—much of it they have never heard or read before. A wonderful compliment to A Strange and Blighted Land and A Vast Sea of Misery .

184 pages, Paperback

Published June 30, 2022

Reviews

[Rene]

So many fascinating stories, laced with very real—and gruesome—descriptions of the battle. Such carnage.

[John]

I enjoy Gregory Coco's books because he provides stories of the common soldier. The books talk about strategy and the generals mostly. Coco provides us anecdotes of the everyday soldier during the battle of Gettysburg. The stories are interesting and provide a different narrative to the Battle of Gettysburg. It is also a fun and readable book. I read it a few times because I am preparing for the Licensed Battlefield exam, and it was just interesting to read. I did not want to put the book down and I stayed up later than usual because I was glued to this book. It was such a fascinating read that I have read it a few more times since. It is not a challenging read that gives us anecdotes of the men that were at Gettysburg that believed in their cause.