Jim O'Connor
What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780448462868
- author:
- Jim O'Connor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- G P Putnams Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 16
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 13.2 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- History, North America, American Civil War,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Battle of Gettysburg: A Turning Point in History Abraham Lincoln's famous speech at the end of the American Civil War commemorated the three-day battle that marked a significant shift in the conflict. The Union army, led by General Robert E. Lee, had been winning battles up to this point, but ultimately failed to invade the North. This book brings the pivotal event to life through black-and-illustrations and sixteen pages of photographs. It provides a vivid account of one of the most important battles in American history, bringing the story to life for readers.