{"product_id":"observing-hancock-at-gettysburg-paul-e-bretzger-9780786499786","title":"Observing Hancock at Gettysburg: The General's Leadership Through Eyewitness Accounts","description":"\u003cp\u003e General Winfield Scott Hancock was perhaps the most influential officer in the federal lines, though he commanded only one of seven Union corps at Gettysburg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On day one, he rallied fleeing troops and placed them in the formidable position the Union army occupied for the remainder of the battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In a frantic few minutes on day two, he masterfully conducted reinforcements into a yawning gap in his defensive line, securing the position just moments before the Confederates advanced to try to take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the third day, he led the successful defense against the massive frontal assault known as Pickett's Charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Understanding Hancock's pivotal actions at Gettysburg is essential to understanding the battle itself. This book covers his entire life and military career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul E. Bretzger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786499788\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786499786\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/08\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d","brand":"Paul E. Bretzger","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44079118188799,"sku":"9780786499786","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f3537fdb-c9ca-4d2c-95a7-9e4e2821fe0f.jpg?v=1685479396","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/observing-hancock-at-gettysburg-paul-e-bretzger-9780786499786","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}