Gettysburg's Bloody Wheatfield

This brief book provides an analysis of the fighting in George Rose's wheatfield, occurring as a part of the Battle of Gettysburg. It considers the significance of the engagement, the Confederacy's strategy in moving north, the attack on the wheatfield, the decisive maneuvers, and the aftermath. Appendices list the troops fighting on both sides. Jorgensen has a graduate degree in Civil War studies from the American Military University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)