num_pages: 302
description: 17 pages of b/w photos, 41 full-color photos, 8 maps, 6 x 9First time in paperbackThe Confederate battle flag was arguably the most powerful symbol produced during the Civil War. Confederate flags incorporated the language of color, shape, design, and inscription, weaving them into a new icon that offered a material and highly visible representation of the differences between North and South. In this unique study, Richard Rollins outlines the meaning Confederate battle flags had for both sides, details their deep roots in the American experience, and analyzes their use in combat. A special section includes 41 full-color photographs of flags captured during the Gettysburg campaign.
language: English
title: The Damned Red Flags of Rebellion": The Confederate Battle Flag at Gettysburg
titlecomplete: The Damned Red Flags of Rebellion": The Confederate Battle Flag at Gettysburg
genres: Civil War, History
ratings_count: 5
publisher: UNKNO