Civil war artillery at gettysburg by philip m cole. List of monuments of the gettysburg battlefield wikipedia. Civil war artillery is a comprehensive website on civil war artillery maintained by author and photographer jack w. The book does a nice job of comparing command structure between the two sides with respect to artillery.
Jan 28, 2020 another battlespecific book which is very good but somewhat rare is withams book on shiloh. He served first as an officer in the united states army and later, during the american civil war 18611865, in the confederate army, rising to the rank of brigadier general alexander was the officer in charge of the massive artillery bombardment preceding picketts. Civil war artillery at gettysburg download ebook pdf. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to our readers. Gettysburg national military park images of america. The guns of gettysburg eight things you didnt know about. There are other gettysburg artillery books on the market, but this one is different it explains how the artillery participated in the battle, from the opening gun on july 1 until the repulse of stuarts cavalry on the afternoon of july 3. Coco 1998, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The equestrian statue of general george gordon meade 1895 is left of center. This reference book provides information on 24,000 confederate soldiers killed, wounded, captured or missing at the battle of gettysburg. Gettysburg artillery battle of gettysburg artillery cannon. Among the myriad books examining the battle of gettysburg july, 1863, summer thunderis one of a kind. The artillery effectiveness in ugg is already more effective than it was during the acw.
Gottfried provides insight into how the two armies employed their artillery, how the different kinds of weapons functioned in battle, and the strategies for using each of them. A terrific resource for is visitors to the national military park, it explores the clashing armies deployment of artillery throughout the battlefrom one position to another, from one day to the next. A concise guide to the artillery at gettysburg by gregory a. The reader wishing a study of artillery throughout the battle of gettysburg but a book which lacks mr. The great charge and artillery fighting at gettysburg by edward porter alexander available from rakuten kobo. Jennings cropper wises twovolume work the long arm of lee from 1915. Harts artillery gettysburg battlefield bed and breakfast inn. Carriages at gettysburg national park today are made of cast iron and are made to replicate the look of the old carriages. By the time of the gettysburg campaign, artillery had gained respect in both armies. Harts artillery historic farmhouse battlefield bed. Gettysburg artillery part 10 with licensed battlefield. So buy this book now, get cocos little book on gettysburg artillery, van loan naisawalds treatise on the artillery in the army of the potomac, and the book on cushing, synthesis them, and get out to the burg to do some serious terrain analyses. Monument to the 4th new york independent battery at gettysburg. All things related to the battle of gettysburg continue to fascinate the reading public, but few know artillerys important role in deciding the outcome of that epic battle.
The artillery of gettysburg is a thoughtful look at the role of the artillery during the july 1. During the battle of gettysburg on july 2 and 3, 1863, reillys battery fought under major m. There are other gettysburg artillery books on the market, but this one is different. The story of the battle is narrated in a straigtforward chronological fashion, with the role of each artillery unit described in turn, detailing how each battery acted and reacted to the avalanche of events during the three days of fighting. Another battlespecific book which is very good but somewhat rare is withams book on shiloh. Philip cole has now written a detailed account of the technical and organizational factors behind union and confederate artillery actions at gettysburg, focusing on the operation of the artillery branchestheir. Located upon the very grounds of the union artillery reserve of the gettysburg campaign, our fullservice campground and horse camping facility takes pride in offering a range of amenities and activities. Feb 01, 2008 artillery played a large role in the battle at gettysburg.
There were over 600 artillery pieces at gettysburg. At the time of the assault by hoods division of the confederate army this battery supported by the fourth maine infantry, formed the extreme left of the third corps line. This book is essential for all those interested in civil war artillery, 19th century artillery, or just the battle of gettysburg. In our seventh post, licensed battlefield guide george newton shows us the britishmade whitworths, and explains how they were loaded, and their. Three guns of the two sections in action on this crest were captured by the confederates. But they rarely discuss the nature of the long arm itself how artillery functioned, how it was organized and used, and the circumstances which controlled its effectiveness. Cettys urg st ff ri e united states army center of. One that i should have added is roberts hand book of artillery 1860 it uses a sort of q and a format which is actually pretty helpful. Silent sentinels fills this flaring gap in the literature. Gettysburg artillery part 10 with licensed battlefield guide. From this battle until the end of the war, the confederate armies largely remained defensive. Alexanders most famous engagement was on july 3, 1863, at the battle of gettysburg, when he was in command of the artillery for longstreets corps. Visit website the artillery reserve organization was formed by federal civil war artillery reenacting units to reenact the function of the light field artillery of the american civil war era. Civil war artillery essential civil war curriculum.
Confederate casualties at gettysburg mcfarland books. These civil war bloggers released their top 10 civil war books on the campaign and battle of gettysburg on their own blogs over the three day anniversary of the battle of gettysburg from july, 2009. Artillery ridge campground online reservations camplife. Although many hundreds of books have been published on the battle, few have focused on the artillery. Artillery played an important and perhaps decisive role in the july 1863 battle of gettysburg. Artillery played an important and perhaps decisive role at the july 1863 battle of gettysburg.
A terrific resource for is visitors to the national military park, it explores the clashing armies deployment of artillery throughout. Gettysburg artillery part 9 with licensed battlefield. The battle of gettysburg in july 1863 marked the turning. This outstanding book answers the many artillery questions at gettysburg. These were made in a gettysburg foundry by calvin hamilton, a civil war veteran, between 1895 and 1910. It is an informative overview of field artillery in general while using the battle of gettysburg to illustrate artillery technology. The book is very wellillustrated with maps and photos throughout. Welcome to my website for battle of gettysburg buffs, old. If neither general meade nor general lee planned to fight at gettysburg, how did it.
Histories of civil war battles, such as the battle of gettysburg, generally describe the tactics and strategy of the battle, including the use of artillery. The book is 259 pages with 235 pages of text, photographs, and illustrations. Frandsen, the artilleryman i found civil war artillery at gettysburg to be an informative and well written account of the longarm at gettysburg. This inn favorite is perfect for a romantic getaway. The monuments of the gettysburg battlefield commemorate the july 1 to 3, 1863 battle of.
Using accessible descriptions, this work details the state of the art of this long arm as it existed at the time of the battle. Civil war artillery at gettysburg by philip m cole, paperback. Artillery ridge campgrounds and gettysburg horse park is a unique campground located upon the very grounds of the union artillery reserve. Civil war artillery at gettysburg answers these questions and many more. Tipton photo circa 1895 to learn more about the cannons at gettysburg, i highly recommend reading the great book that i mentioned earlier in this section, silent sentinels.
Bradley m gottfried the battle of gettysburg in july 1863 marked the turning point of the american civil war. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Riding west with his brigades of blue horses, while pettigrew with his north carolinians. The apex of the confederacys final major invasion of the north, the devastating defeat also marked the end. Click download or read online button to get civil war artillery at gettysburg book now. This wellwritten and illustrated study was designed for both the casual battlefield visitor and. Also considered are the nature of weapons used by both sides. The army of the potomac and the army of northern virginia brought a total of 612 guns272 csa, 360 usainto pennsylvania during the gettysburg campaign. To make matters worse, the confederate artillery frequently was hindered by the quality of the fuses, which caused the shells to explode too early, too late. So about 1 casualty was inflicted per 15 rounds of artillery ammunition fired. Oct 01, 2009 in our sixth post, gettysburg licensed battlefield guide george newton explained the advantages of 3inch ordnance rifles, and the artillery bombardment involving east cemetery hill on july 2, 1863.
Artillery played a large role in the battle at gettysburg. The artillery of gettysburg by bradley m gottfried 2008. Philip cole has now written a detailed account of the technical and organizational factors behind union and confederate artillery actions at gettysburg, focusing on the operation of the artillery branchestheir organization, men, equipment, ammunition, and performance. Civil war artillery at gettysburg download ebook pdf, epub. Coles technical discussion may wish to read fairfax downeys the guns of gettysburg 1958 as far as the treatment of civil war artillery in general is concerned, mr. On that day, he was effectively in control of the artillery for the full army despite brig. A reference guide to the artillery at gettysburg, was published in 2005 by savas beatie llc, 521 fifth avenue, suite 3400, new york, new york, 10175. The artillery of gettysburg is a thoughtful look at the role of the artillery during the july, 1863 conflict.
The monuments of the gettysburg battlefield commemorate the july 1 to 3, 1863 battle of gettysburg in the american civil war. Civil war artillery at gettysburg english edition ebook. A concise guide to the artillery at gettysburg by gregory. The union army of the potomac had superior artillery capabilities in numerous ways. At gettysburg the federal artillery had 372 cannon and the confederates 283.
At gettysburg artillery inflicted between 2,500 and 4,000 casualties total for both armies. Nov 28, 2017 battle map american battlefield trusts map of the battle of gettysburg, pennsylvania on july 3, 1863. Gettysburg battlefield, circa 1903, looking south along cemetery ridge and hancock avenue. Harts artillery historic farmhouse view harts artillery, a room with a queen bed in the farmhouse of battlefield bed and breakfast inn. Bradley gottfrieds the artillery of gettysburg is a solid account of the part that artillery, both union and confederate, played during the battle of gettysburg.
The battle of gettysburg, fought over three hot summer days, from july 1 to july 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the american civil war. Civil war artillery at gettysburg by philip m cole alibris. This book outlines the role played by the confederate versus the union artillery. The roster of bloggers and links to their top 10 gettysburg books lists are as follows.
The book was published in 2008 by cumberland house. Revolvers, swords, and bayonets were abundant, but the basic infantry weapon of both armies was a muzzleloading rifle musket about 4. Edward porter alexander may 26, 1835 april 28, 1910 was a military engineer, railroad executive, planter, and author. A reference guide to the artillery at gettysburg, by george w. Matt spruill a terrific resource for visitors to the national military park, it explores the clashing armies deployment of artillery throughout the engagement between the army of the potomac and the army of. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Jan 01, 2006 histories of civil war battles, such as the battle of gettysburg, generally describe the tactics and strategy of the battle, including the use of artillery.
Gettysburg national military park ranger greg coco wrote on the subject of the artillery at gettysburg in his work a concise guide to the artillery. Cole discusses the organization of the artillery arm of the service in. It runs 332 pages and is filled with maps and photographs. Henry hunt was the chief of artillery for the union and william pendleton served in that capacity for the confederates.
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