On the Bloodstained Field: Human Interest Stories of the Campaign and Battle of Gettysburg Vols I II [Paperback]

On the Bloodstained Field presents nearly 300 compelling human-interest stories from the Battle of Gettysburg that are so fascinating that it is nearly impossible to stop reading. Did you know that a dog was probably one of the first casualties in the battle? Or that a gentlemans duel took place during the fighting on July 2? Few know that a soldier committed suicide during the fighting, or that three brothers were killed by a single shell, and that a Gettysburg farmer lost several thousands of dollars in gold stolen by a Confederate general. On the Bloodstained Field is perfect for young students of the battle or veteran campaigners who want lighter faremuch of it they have never heard or read before. A wonderful compliment to A Strange and Blighted Land and A Vast Sea of Misery.Perfect for young students of the battle or veteran campaigners who want lighter faremuch of it they have never heard before, this book presents stories so compelling, the reader will not want to put it down.While preparing to become a licensed battlefield guide, I relied heavily on Greg Cocos books. Once I became a guide, I consulted these wonderful resources as I created tours and programs for Gettysburg visitors. Gregs works are comprehensive and well-written. All are important in subject matter, though my personal favorite is A Strange and Blighted Land: The Aftermath of a Battle. Every title touches heavily on the battles human aspects, which make them very readable and relatable. I recommend them to visitors at every opportunity.The multifarious works of Greg Coco are singularly important in the literature surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg.Greg Cocos classic works about the Battle of Gettysburg provide an incisive, unvarnished portrait of how the soldiers and the community where they fought fared after the largest battle ever waged in the Western Hemisphere. Collectively, these books help transform our understanding of the true cost of this battle for all of those toulS&