Maps of Gettysburg from Savas Beatie Publishers (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

Thought this video regarding the above might be of interest.

 

[jazzeum]

Since Al and Brad in Pa mentioned Savas Beatie in the context of a Gettysburg thread, I thought I would bring this up again.

The website is savasbeatie.com

Brad

 

[Rob]

Since Al and Brad in Pa mentioned Savas Beatie in the context of a Gettysburg thread, I thought I would bring this up again.

The website is savasbeatie.com

Brad

Thanks for this Brad, looks like another one for my growing Gettysburg book collection.

Rob

 

[lancer]

Thanks for this Brad, looks like another one for my growing Gettysburg book collection.

Rob

Rob, I don't think you will regret getting this book. It is really well done and allows the reader to follow the action from start to finish, in some cases down to troop movements and developments by the quarter-hour. Well worth the money. -- Al

 

[Rob]

Rob, I don't think you will regret getting this book. It is really well done and allows the reader to follow the action from start to finish, in some cases down to troop movements and developments by the quarter-hour. Well worth the money. -- Al

Thanks Al that sounds perfect, especially now as its maps are in colour. I think it will sit nicely next to the Gettysburg in stats book I recently got.

Cheers Al

Rob

 

[braddinpa]

excellent book! I have it and really enjoy it. Great Reference book!

 

[jazzeum]

I went out at lunchtime and picked up a copy from the local B & N that I remembered having a copy. I plan to use it in conjunction with the Last Invasion, which I'm now reading.

 

[Rob]

I went out at lunchtime and picked up a copy from the local B & N that I remembered having a copy. I plan to use it in conjunction with the Last Invasion, which I'm now reading.

Now thats a good idea Brad, I'm using the Gettysburg in numbers and losses alongside the Last Invasion

Rob

 

[braddinpa]

The second day at Gettysburg by Harry Pfanz is another excellent book about the southern part of the field. (peach orchard, Round tops, cem Ridge). Probably one of the best out there.

 

[lancer]

The second day at Gettysburg by Harry Pfanz is another excellent book about the southern part of the field. (peach orchard, Round tops, cem Ridge). Probably one of the best out there.

Pfanz also did a book on Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill, a companion book to the one mentioned above and a book called Gettysburg:The First Day. All are excellent and worth having. They are highly detailed. -- Al

 

[braddinpa]

Pfanz also did a book on Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill, a companion book to the one mentioned above and a book called Gettysburg:The First Day. All are excellent and worth having. They are highly detailed. -- Al

No Doubt. Have them both. I actually met his son at Chancellorsville. Nice guy.

 

[lancer]

No Doubt. Have them both. I actually met his son at Chancellorsville. Nice guy.

Donald Pfanz did a well received book on Richard Ewell although I have not read that one. -- Al

 

[Rob]

Am loving ' The Last Invasion' Brad kindly sent me and am reading it in conjunction with these other books at hand for all sorts of info from troops numbers and losses to uniforms and tactics;

 

[lancer]

Am loving ' The Last Invasion' Brad kindly sent me and am reading it in conjunction with these other books at hand for all sorts of info from troops numbers and losses to uniforms and tactics;

I like your taste in reading material, Rob. I have the Numbers/Losses book and the Adkin but haven't gotten Last Invasion yet. Too many books, not enough money, and TS must fit in, as well. Those 3 books are a superb way to learn about Gettysburg. The Adkin is just one of those books that is fun to pull off the shelf and read a section and enjoy the excellent graphics. It has a few errors, but nothing too dreadful, and remains one of my favorite ACW books. The Petruzzi book is a fantastic new addition to ACW lit and really will become an essential have for ACW readers. Heard nothing but great things about Last Invasion and I must move that up on my buy list. My reading interests are even wider than my TS interests as I am currently buried in ACW, WW1 aviation, and Dien Bien Phu. I expect that I will be found buried under a mountain of TS boxes and military books one day.:rolleyes2:^&grin -- Al

 

[Rob]

I like your taste in reading material, Rob. I have the Numbers/Losses book and the Adkin but haven't gotten Last Invasion yet. Too many books, not enough money, and TS must fit in, as well. Those 3 books are a superb way to learn about Gettysburg. The Adkin is just one of those books that is fun to pull off the shelf and read a section and enjoy the excellent graphics. It has a few errors, but nothing too dreadful, and remains one of my favorite ACW books. The Petruzzi book is a fantastic new addition to ACW lit and really will become an essential have for ACW readers. Heard nothing but great things about Last Invasion and I must move that up on my buy list. My reading interests are even wider than my TS interests as I am currently buried in ACW, WW1 aviation, and Dien Bien Phu. I expect that I will be found buried under a mountain of TS boxes and military books one day.:rolleyes2:^&grin -- Al

Thanks Al. Must agree that the Adkin companion is really enjoyable and as you say easy to dip in and out of. Also agree re the graphics, its teaching me the basics of ACW troop make up etc. Can't wait for his Western Front version in September , I'm guessing my wife will have full control of the tv remote for a while!^&grin:wink2: You'll love 'Invasion' I know it. All these books together make things very clear for a novice such as I. The battle map is also good...but when its unfolded and along with the other books my sofa resembles Grant's command tent! On sight of this my wife normally has a quip such as ' You won yet??' :wink2:

Entombed in history books Al.....there are worst ways to go mate:salute::^&grin

Rob

 

[jazzeum]

I saw the Reardon book yesterday in the bookstore and thought it looked pretty good. I'm also thinking of ordering the Petruzzi book.

Brad

 

[Rob]

I saw the Reardon book yesterday in the bookstore and thought it looked pretty good. I'm also thinking of ordering the Petruzzi book.

Brad

Brad, I am enjoying the descriptions of the actions in the Reardon book as it moves around the battlefield, gives you the action, those involved and its effects on soldiers and civilians alike. Very enjoyable.

Rob

 

[lancer]

I saw the Reardon book yesterday in the bookstore and thought it looked pretty good. I'm also thinking of ordering the Petruzzi book.

Brad

The Reardon book is getting good reviews and would be worth having from what I've heard. I've gotten a great deal of use out of the Petruzzi book since I've had it. -- Al

 

[jazzeum]

Here's a review from the Civil War Monitor of the Petruzzi and Stanley book, The Gettysburg Campaign in Numbers and Losses, http://www.civilwarmonitor.com/book...ettysburg-campaign-in-numbers-and-losses-2013

The principal criticism seems to be the lack of a bibliography, to help guide users/scholars, etc.

 

[braddinpa]

Another Favorite of mine is Hess's book on Picketts Charge. One of the most indepth out there. And his books on Field fortifcations. I always take them when I go tramping especially down to Petersburg and the Fort Harrison line. And Cold Harbor! Brad