num_pages: 472
description: *Main Selection of the History Book Club* The Battle of Gettysburg the Civil Wars turning point produced over 57000 casualties the largest number from the entire war that was itself Americas bloodiest conflict. On the third day of fierce fighting Robert E. Lees attempt to invade the North came to a head in Picketts Charge. The infantry assault consisting of nine brigades of soldiers in a line that stretched for over a mile resulted in casualties of over 50 percent for the Confederates and a huge psychological blow to Southern morale.Picketts Charge is a detailed analysis of one of the most iconic and defining events in American history. This book presents a much-needed fresh look including the unvarnished truths and ugly realities about the unforgettable story. With the luxury of hindsight historians have long denounced the folly of Lees attack but this work reveals the tactical brilliance of a master plan that went awry. Special emphasis is placed on the common soldiers on both sides especially the non-Virginia attackers outside of Picketts Virginia Division. These fighters moments of cowardice failure and triumph are explored using their own words from primary and unpublished sources. Without romance and glorification the complexities and contradictions of the dramatic story of Pickett's Charge have been revealed in full to reveal this most pivotal moment in the nations life. Skyhorse Publishing as well as our Arcade imprint are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II the Third Reich Hitler and his henchmen the JFK assassination conspiracies the American Civil War the American Revolution gladiators Vikings ancient Rome medieval times the old West and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
language: English
title: Pickett's Charge: A New Look at Gettysburg's Final Attack
publisher: Skyhorse