Battle of Gettysburg

*; Concise introduction to the Gettysburg campaign*; Facts about all aspects of the battle and its participants*; Revised and expanded for the 150th anniversary of the battleJust some of the fascinating topics covered:*; What led to the battle and why it was fought at Gettysburg*; Who led the troops on both sides of the field*; What average soldiers experienced, in their own words*; Heroic actions and calamitous mistakes in judgment*; What weapons were used and how effective they were*; What happened to local civilians during and after the fight