One hundred and fifty years ago, the United States was saved at the Battle of Gettysburg. At most of the decisive points of the battle, it was soldiers from Maine that stopped the Rebel army in its tracks. While Joshua Chamberlain and his 20th Maine Regiment are perhaps the most well known, in fact eleven infantry and cavalry regiments, plus three artillery batteries and a company of sharpshooters--comprising some 3,700 volunteers--represented the state of Maine in the battle. Historian Jerry Desmond details, location by location around the battlefield, the heroic actions of the volunteer regiments from Maine.
The book appears to be a detailed study of the battle and a good resource to research those who fought in the battle, especially for those who are doing a detailed study of men from the local area or perhaps a study of ancestors, or those doing a detailed study of history, especially local involvement.
Thousands of books have been written about the Civil War. . . .and historian Jerry Desmond now adds to that historiography, but his book has a nice twist. Turning the Tide at Gettysburg is a slim volume that focuses on the gallantry and sacrifice of Maine soldiers in that iconic battle. . . .This book is well-supported by maps and photos, and is a fitting tribute to Maine's Civil War veterans.
