The Battle of Gettysburg

This volume offers a vivid, front‑line recollection of the pivotal days at Gettysburg, penned by Frank A. Haskell, a young lieutenant who rode amid the fighting as aide‑de‑camp to General John Gibbon. Drawing on his own service from the early campaigns of the Iron Brigade through battles such as Antietam and Fredericksburg, Haskell sets the stage with personal anecdotes that bring the larger war into sharp focus. The narrative is punctuated by detailed maps and period illustrations that help listeners picture the terrain and troop movements.

As the conflict unfolds, Haskell’s steady voice guides the audience through the chaos of July 1863, describing the fierce exchanges, the sudden gaps between Union and Confederate lines, and his own daring ride between the opposing forces to rally his comrades. He conveys the sounds, the smoke, and the raw bravery of soldiers confronting relentless fire, while also reflecting on the discipline that defined the Wisconsin regiments. Listeners gain a grounded sense of the battle’s intensity without any spoilers beyond the early stages.