The Artillery of Gettysburg by Bradley M Gottfried

The Artillery of Gettysburg by Bradley M Gottfried

The battle of Gettysburg in July 1863 marked the turning point of the American Civil War. The apex of the Confederacy's final major invasion of the North, the devastating defeat also marked the end of the South's offensive strategy against the North. From this battle until the end of the war, the Confederate armies largely remained defensive. The Artillery of Gettysburg is a thoughtful look at the role of the artillery during the July 1?3, 1863 conflict. Bradley M. 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. He shows how artillery affected the ebb and flow of battle for both armies and thus provides a unique way of understanding the strategies of the Federal and Union commanders.

The president of Sussex County Community College in New Jersey is Bradley M. Gottfried. He is the author of three Civil War novels and a regular contributor to Gettysburg Magazine and Civil War Times Illustrated, among other publications. He has been on the History Channel's Civil War broadcasts on a regular basis.