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"he Maps of the Cavalry at Gettysburg: An Atlas of Mounted Operations from Brandy Station Through Falling Waters, June 9 - July 14, 1863 continues Bradley M. Gottfried's efforts to study and illustrate the major campaigns of the Civil War's Eastern Theater. This is his seventh book in the ongoing Savas Beatie Military Atlas Series. The Maps of Gettysburg, Gottfried's inaugural and groundbreaking atlas published in 2007, covered only a small portion of the cavalry's actions during the seminal campaign. This book addresses that topic in-depth in a way that no other study has ever achieved. Gottfried covers the opening battle of the campaign at Brandy Station in detail, followed by the actions at Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville, where Jeb Stuart's cavalry successfully halted Alfred Pleasonton's probes toward the Blue Mountain passes in an effort to determine the location of Robert E. Lee's army. The movements toward Gettysburg are covered in a series of maps, including the actions at Westminister, Hanover, and Hunterstown. The five major actions on July 2-3 at Gettysburg take up a considerable portion of the book and include the fight at Brinkerhoff Ridge, and four more on July 3 (Stuart against David Gregg northeast of the town, Wesley Merritt's fight along Emmitsburg Road, Judson Kilpatrick's actions near the base of Big Round Top, and Grumble Jones's near-destruction of the 6th U.S. Cavalry near Fairfield). The cavalry also played a vital role during Lee's retreat to the Potomac River. The numerous fights at Monterrey Pass, Smithfield, Boonsboro, Funkstown, and Hagerstown were of critical importance to both sides and are covered in detail. The book concludes with the fight at Falling Waters and ends with an epilogue recounting events occurring in Virginia through the end of July. The Maps of the Cavalry at Gettysburg plows new ground by breaking down the entire campaign into sixteen map sets or ""action sections,"" enriched with 82 detailed full-page color maps. These cartographic originals bore down to the regimental and battery level, and include the march to and from the battlefield and virtually every significant event in between. At least two - and as many as ten - maps accompany each map set. Keyed to each piece of cartography is a full-facing page of detailed text describing the units, personalities, movements, and combat (including quotes from eyewitnesses) depicted on the accompanying map, all of which make the cavalry actions come alive."

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This is a beautiful book and a wargames scenario writer's delight. [...] It is very strongly recommended for all readers. * Miniature Wargames * A seminal work of meticulous, detailed, and exhaustive scholarship... * Midwest Book Review *

Brad Gottfried has once again proven why he is one of the most prolific and skilled cartographers of battles and campaigns of the Civil War. The blue and gray cavalry both opened and closed the Gettysburg Campaign, just as it began and ended the Battle of Gettysburg itself. It is a masterful volume, jammed with comprehensive original maps and fresh narratives of the mounted arms' crucial actions for the entire campaign. It is simply indispensable. --J. D. Petruzzi, award-winning co-author of Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart's Controversial Ride to Gettysburg Good maps are essential to the understanding of any battle, and Brad Gottfried's maps are indispensable for the study of Gettysburg's cavalry actions. They will benefit both the experienced historian as well as the casual visitor, in gaining a clear understanding of these dynamic, chaotic engagements. --Mike Nugent, award-winning co-author of One Continuous Fight: The Retreat from Gettysburg and the Pursuit of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, July 4-14, 1863 The newest entry in Brad Gottfried's groundbreaking atlas series addresses a topic near and dear to my heart: cavalry operations in the Gettysburg Campaign. Dr. Gottfried has carefully documented every significant cavalry engagement of the campaign--and there were many. It all began with the largest cavalry battle fought on the North American continent on June 9, 1863 at Brandy Station, and ended with engagements in mid-July as Lee's army crossed back into Virginia. This is the first atlas volume dedicated exclusively to Gettysburg cavalry operations, which makes it both noteworthy and useful. Gottfried's detailed descriptions of each combat and maneuver, all presented in a coherent and meaningful way, makes this a must-have for anyone interested in Gettysburg or Civil War cavalry actions. --Eric J. Wittenberg, award-winning author of Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions and 'The Devil's to Pay': John Buford at Gettysburg

A seminal work of meticulous, detailed, and exhaustive scholarship… * Midwest Book Review * This is a beautiful book and a wargames scenario writer’s delight. […] It is very strongly recommended for all readers. * Miniature Wargames *

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Bradley M. Gottfried holds a Ph.D. in Zoology from Miami University and worked in higher education for almost four decades as a faculty member and administrator. He serves as a board member of the Central Virginia Battlefield Trust. He and his wife Linda have four children and five grandchildren. Dr. Gottfried is the author of ten books, including Stopping Pickett: The History of the Philadelphia Brigade (1999), Brigades of Gettysburg (2002), Kearny’s Own: The History of the First New Jersey Brigade (2005), and many previous Savas Beatie Military Atlas titles on Gettysburg, First Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg Cavalry, Fredericksburg, the Wilderness, and Bristoe Station/Mine Run. Brad is currently finalizing (with Theodore P. Savas) The Gettysburg Campaign Encyclopedia, and is working on his next map atlas.

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