“The Devil’s to Pay”: John Buford at Gettysburg. A

“The Devil’s to Pay”: John Buford at Gettysburg. A History and Walking Tour.

The Devilâ€™s to Pay: WINNER of the 2014 GETTYSBURG CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE BOOK AWARD

Although many books on Gettysburg have addressed the role played by Brig. Gen. John Buford and his First Cavalry Division troops, there is not a single book-length study devoted entirely to the critical delaying actions waged by Buford and his dismounted troopers and his horse artillerists on the morning of July 1, 1863. Award-winning Civil War historian Eric J. Wittenberg rectifies this glaring oversight with â€œThe Devilâ€™s to Payâ€: John Buford at Gettysburg. A History and Walking Tour.

This comprehensive tactical study examines the role Buford and his horse soldiers played from June 29 through July 2, 1863, including the important actions that saved the shattered remnants of the First and Eleventh Corps. Wittenberg relies upon scores of rare primary sources, including many that have never before been used, to paint a detailed picture of the critical role the quiet and modest cavalryman known to his men as â€œHonest Johnâ€ or â€œOld Steadfastâ€ played at Gettysburg.

â€œThe Devilâ€™s to Payâ€ also includes a detailed walking and driving tour of pertinent sites, complete with GPS coordinates. Three appendices address the nature of Bufordâ€™s defense at Gettysburg, whether his troopers were armed with repeating weapons, and whether a feint by his men late in the day caused the Confederate infantry to form â€œsquaresâ€ (a Napoleonic defensive tactic). Finally, 17 maps by Gettysburg cartographer Phil Laino, together with more than 80 images, several published for the first time, round out this study. â€œThe Devilâ€™s to Payâ€ is a must-have for Gettysburg enthusiasts.
Country USA
Brand Savas Beatie
Manufacturer Savas Beatie
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 17 maps and 100 images
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781611212082
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Savas Beatie
Manufacturer	Savas Beatie
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	17 maps and 100 images
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781611212082
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

“The Devil’s to Pay”: John Buford at Gettysburg. A History and Walking Tour.

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