A short book about the Gettysburg battle. Catton gives an excellent overview of the three days of the turning point of the Civil War. The book is very well organized with good maps that help the reader see how the whole event unfolded. The author even address the question of why it happened where it did. ( )

Good overview of the details of Battle of Gettysburg. Description of the importance, the ramifications of the Battle. I'm not an expert, so I don't know if it rates 5-stars; I've given it 4. Maps and pictures and illustratins were helpful. ( )

Succinctly and elegantly written, this is the book to read if you are seeking an overview of the Battle of Gettysburg. One quibble with the paperback version: the resolution of the drawings is frustratingly subpar and the maps unreadable without a magnifying glass. Catton's brilliant prose more than makes up for these deficiencies. ( )

I recommend this book if you are going to visit the Gettysburg battlefield and don't know a lot of Civil War history.
The book is short, well written, has maps and interesting illustrations. I suggest that you read the book before you go and take the book with you on your trip. ( )