A review by tomas_1961
Gettysburg by Stephen W. Sears

4.0

I read this after visiting Gettysburg National Military Park on 2 separate occasions. I actually bought my copy at the gift shop/bookstore on my 2nd visit. Mr. Sears wrote an incredibly researched and thorough account of this massive Civil War battle. So as I read it, I can envision where both sides are on the field. But I learned more about the individuals and how they were seen as soldiers. Although General Meade does not get quite the credit post battle from Lincoln, it sounds like he was a decent tactician. On the other hand, Daniel Sickles of III corp almost lost the second day for the Union. I would have given 5 stars, but there was almost too much explanation in minute details and I found this to be too involved for my liking. All in all this was an extremely well researched account of one of the bloodiest battles in our nation's history.