{"product_id":"gettysburg-1863-charles-c-philips-9798273529250","title":"Gettysburg 1863: The High-Water Mark of the Confederacy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGETTYSBURG 1863\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE HIGH-WATER MARK OF THE CONFEDERACY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep onto the blood-soaked fields of Pennsylvania in the summer of 1863, where the fate of a divided nation hung in the balance. \u003ci\u003eGettysburg 1863: The High-Water Mark of the Confederacy\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the epic three-day clash between the Union and Confederate armies that defined the American Civil War. From the thunderous artillery at Seminary Ridge to Pickett's doomed charge across open ground, this book captures the courage, chaos, and consequence of one of history's most studied battles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the strategies of generals Robert E. Lee and George G. Meade as they maneuvered their forces across rolling farmland and ridgelines. Witness the heroism of ordinary soldiers at places like Little Round Top, the Wheatfield, and Cemetery Hill-names that would echo through history. With clear, vivid storytelling, this book traces how a desperate Confederate offensive met an unyielding Union defense, marking the turning point of the war and the beginning of the South's long retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also uncover the human stories behind the tactics: the civilians who watched the battle from their doorsteps, the field hospitals overflowing with wounded men, and Abraham Lincoln's immortal address that transformed tragedy into purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly detailed and grounded in historical accounts, \u003ci\u003eGettysburg 1863\u003c\/i\u003e is both a gripping military chronicle and a timeless reminder of sacrifice and endurance. Whether you are a Civil War enthusiast, student of history, or curious reader, this volume offers a powerful and accessible journey through the pivotal moment that saved the Union and redefined a nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles C. Philips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798273529250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"Charles C. Philips","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997239030015,"sku":"9798273529250","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gettysburg-1863-charles-c-philips-9798273529250","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}