New Book on Gettysburg

[m14msgt]

Is anyone tracking this new release set for February 2025?

Gettysburg: The Tide Turns: An Oral History
by Bruce Chadwick

 

[121st PA Vols]

Another?

 

[RyanQ1864]

From the book's description: "The battle proved costly to both sides. Some 50,000 men were killed across the battlefield and the defeated Lee's army would never again invade the North."

Not an auspicious start when it, like so many, fails to convey the difference between KIA and casualties.

 

[Kurtlg]

From the book's description: "The battle proved costly to both sides. Some 50,000 men were killed across the battlefield and the defeated Lee's army would never again invade the North."

Not an auspicious start when it, like so many, fails to convey the difference between KIA and casualties.

From that alone I would not consider buying it.

 

[Rebforever]

From the book's description: "The battle proved costly to both sides. Some 50,000 men were killed across the battlefield and the defeated Lee's army would never again invade the North."

Not an auspicious start when it, like so many, fails to convey the difference between KIA and casualties.

They Forgot about General Early's Northern attacks.

 

[Sheltowee]

From the book's description: "The battle proved costly to both sides. Some 50,000 men were killed across the battlefield and the defeated Lee's army would never again invade the North."

Not an auspicious start when it, like so many, fails to convey the difference between KIA and casualties.

My daughter bought me the large companion book to the Ken Burns Civil War film.

Opened last night to page one, where it states the only casualty from Ft. Sumter was one confederate horse killed.

Thinking I read one or two were killed when a cannon exploded- firing a salute to the lowering of the colors?

Bothers me…..

 

[JeffBrooks]

My daughter bought me the large companion book to the Ken Burns Civil War film.

Opened last night to page one, where it states the only casualty from Ft. Sumter was one confederate horse killed.

Thinking I read one or two were killed when a cannon exploded- firing a salute to the lowering of the colors?

Bothers me…..

But that wasn't during the battle.

 

[Library Lady]

The same author wrote The Cannons Roar: Fort Sumter and the Start of the Civil War - An Oral History back in 2023. Perhaps someone has had experience with that book and could give an opinion of the author and his style. From the description, it seems to me that this book might be more enjoyable as an audiobook with a full cast. If his first book came in that format, none of my library's consortium members bought it thus, although several did buy the book and several will be buying this new book. I'll add it to the "Read Me" list.

 

[Jamieva]

Why why why why why do we need more Gettysburg

 

[TallTallMan]

From the book's description: "The battle proved costly to both sides. Some 50,000 men were killed across the battlefield and the defeated Lee's army would never again invade the North."

Not an auspicious start when it, like so many, fails to convey the difference between KIA and casualties.

Sounds AI-written.

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

From the book's description: "The battle proved costly to both sides. Some 50,000 men were killed across the battlefield and the defeated Lee's army would never again invade the North."

Not an auspicious start when it, like so many, fails to convey the difference between KIA and casualties.

Amen. Ridiculous!

 

[Nathan Stuart]

Why why why why why do we need more Gettysburg

Maybe it's because individuals view others/events from different angles (no matter how slight the variations). Thought this is okay provided facts beyond dispute are not distorted or denied.

 

[Belfoured]

Another?

Hey - once you hit 50,000 what's another 1,000 or so? Same thing in the Con Sim world. Take a box, stuff it with dried dog [ ] you picked up while walking Rover near Cushing's Battery, include a map (with hexes), and label the box "They Were Left on Cemetery Ridge". It will crack the P500 in 72 hours.

 

[Cavalier]

I don't have a problem with new books about Gettysburg, I already have over 100. Some have gone into detail of events revealing things that seem to have been lost to time. However, having been burned a few times I learned a while back to be careful what I bought. The 50.000 dead thing would turn me off right away.

John

 

[gc45]

Another book no- In all, writers who work their b--s off telling real history are few, but sooo appreciated and why this website is so great. Many, like me, come looking for truth'; those who give it to their best ability are real gems and very appreciated.

 

[James Brenner]

I have gotten rather picky about what books I will buy. Too many "battle books" are straight narratives that offer little analysis and don't contribute any new insight into the battle.

The same holds true for regimental histories, although I will admit that if the book is about a unit I am interested in, I will usually get it.

 

[Salterr]

Why why why why why do we need more Gettysburg

Gettysburg sells the best, even with relics. You can take any regularly found item and charge at least triple for it.

 

[Belfoured]

I don't have a problem with new books about Gettysburg, I already have over 100. Some have gone into detail of events revealing things that seem to have been lost to time. However, having been burned a few times I learned a while back to be careful what I bought. The 50.000 dead thing would turn me off right away.

John

I do think that at some point there's a law of "diminishing returns". I use the con sim analogy because there are so many Gettysburg designs. The only topic in the same realm is WWII Eastern Front. At least that covers 3 or so years and a big swath of territory. I don't understand the fascination with replaying Pickett's Charge or Longstreet's Day 2 assault 50 times. But that's why it's a matter of opinion. My serious issue is that when publishers keep lining up yet more Gettysburg books other subjects that have gotten far less attention might be getting back burnered. But at bottom I guess I just don't get the "need". As I said, purely opinion.

 

[Belfoured]

Gettysburg sells the best, even with relics. You can take any regularly found item and charge at least triple for it.

No question that publishers, game developers, etc are responding to the market. I think it's the market that I don't fully get.

 

[Salterr]

No question that publishers, game developers, etc are responding to the market. I think it's the market that I don't fully get.

I can't say I understand it either. There's got to be hundreds of options for lesser known battles and skirmishes to write on that would be fascinating. I went to the franklin show and most of the dealers told me that while it was a good show, the numbers are getting less and less. I worry/wonder about what will happen to all the historic items and who will be left to care for them. Does the market on this tank with the passing of the older collectors and learners or will there be a resurgence at the 175 or 200 year mark?