Gettysburg: A Novel of the Civil War facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Newt Gingrich William R. Forstchen |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Alternate history novel |
| Publisher | Thomas Dunne Books |
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Publication date
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June 12, 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 384 (1st edition) |
| ISBN | 978-0-312-30935-0 (1st edition) |
| OCLC | 51559226 |
| 813/.6 21 | |
| LC Class | PS3557.I4945 G48 2003 |
| Followed by | Grant Comes East |
Gettysburg: A Novel of the Civil War is an exciting alternate history novel. It was written by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen. The book came out in 2003. It's the first part of a three-book series. The other books are Grant Comes East and Never Call Retreat. An "alternate history" story imagines what might have happened if a big event in the past had turned out differently.
Contents
What's the Story About?
This book tells a different version of the American Civil War. The story takes place in 1863. In real history, the United States Army won the Battle of Gettysburg. But in this book, General Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia win instead.
Instead of attacking the Union soldiers directly, General Lee tries a different plan. He moves his army around the Union forces. This makes the Army of the Potomac (the Union army) have to attack him. The main battle in the book doesn't happen at Gettysburg. It takes place at Union Mills in Maryland.
The Union's defeat at Union Mills is a big problem for them. But it doesn't mean the war is over. The United States still has a lot of strength and will keep fighting. This story shows how one different choice can change a major historical event.
Who Are the Real People in the Book?
The novel features many real historical figures. These are people who lived during the American Civil War. They played important roles in the war.
Union Leaders
These are some of the leaders from the United States Army:
- President Abraham Lincoln
- Secretary of War Edwin Stanton
- General-in-Chief Henry Halleck
- Commanding General George Meade
- General Winfield Scott Hancock
- General John Buford †
- General William Gamble (POW)
- General Herman Haupt
- General Henry Jackson Hunt
- General Daniel Butterfield
- General Daniel Sickles
- General John Reynolds †
- General Adelbert Ames †
- General Oliver O. Howard
- General Gouverneur K. Warren
- General Strong Vincent †
- General Carl Schurz
- General Abner Doubleday (POW)
- Colonel Hiram Berdan
- Colonel Joshua Chamberlain (POW)
- Captain Hubert Dilger
Confederate Leaders
These are some of the leaders from the Confederate States Army:
- Commanding General Robert E. Lee
- General James Longstreet
- General Richard S. Ewell
- General Jubal Early
- General Bradley Johnson
- General A. P. Hill
- General John Bell Hood
- General J. E. B. Stuart
- General Henry Heth
- General Jerome B. Robertson
- General George Pickett
- General Lewis Armistead
- General George T. Anderson
- General Evander M. Law
- General Isaac R. Trimble †
- General Robert E. Rodes †
- Colonel Edward Porter Alexander
- Major Walter H. Taylor
- Major Jedediah Hotchkiss
- Major John Williamson
