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A mosaic of thousands of tiny pieces that, seen whole, amounts to a fascinating picture of what probably was the most important moment of the Civil War.--Thomas E. Ricks, New York Times-bestselling author of The Generals A thoughtful and challenging new look at the great assault at Gettysburg, from planning to aftermath. Not afraid to lay blame where he thinks it belongs, Tucker is fresh and bold in his analysis and use of sources. Even though any reader knows in advance the outcome, still Pickett's Charge maintains suspense to the sound of the last gun.--William C. Davis, author of Crucible of Command Magisterial. . . . This book is one of a handful essential to gaining a full strategic and tactical appreciation of both Gettysburg and the war in which it was the turning point.--Alan Axelrod, military historian A thought-provoking and eye-opening study of this pivotal moment in American history.--Louis P. Masur, Distinguished Professor of American Studies and History at Rutgers University and author of Autumn Glory: Baseball's First World Series, Rutgers University

A mosaic of thousands of tiny pieces that, seen whole, amounts to a fascinating picture of what probably was the most important moment of the Civil War.--Thomas E. Ricks, New York Times-bestselling author of The Generals A thoughtful and challenging new look at the great assault at Gettysburg, from planning to aftermath. Not afraid to lay blame where he thinks it belongs, Tucker is fresh and bold in his analysis and use of sources. Even though any reader knows in advance the outcome, still Pickett's Charge maintains suspense to the sound of the last gun.--William C. Davis, author of Crucible of Command Magisterial. . . . This book is one of a handful essential to gaining a full strategic and tactical appreciation of both Gettysburg and the war in which it was the turning point.--Alan Axelrod, military historian

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Phillip Thomas Tucker is a writer and historian who has edited more than two dozen books and written over sixty scholarly articles. His previous books include Pickett’s Charge: A New Look at Gettysburg’s Final Attack, which historian William C. Davis praised as “thoughtful and challenging . . . fresh and bold,” and Death at the Little Bighorn: A New Look at Custer, His Tactics, and the Tragic Decision Made at the Last Stand. For many years a civilian historian with the Department of Defense, he lives in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and is a regular participant in book events at Gettysburg.

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