{"product_id":"observing-hancock-at-gettysburg-the-generals-leadership-through-eyewitness-accounts-paperback","title":"Observing Hancock at Gettysburg: The General's Leadership through Eyewitness Accounts - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul E. Bretzger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e General Winfield Scott Hancock was perhaps the most influential officer in the federal lines, though he commanded only one of seven Union corps at Gettysburg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On day one, he rallied fleeing troops and placed them in the formidable position the Union army occupied for the remainder of the battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In a frantic few minutes on day two, he masterfully conducted reinforcements into a yawning gap in his defensive line, securing the position just moments before the Confederates advanced to try to take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the third day, he led the successful defense against the massive frontal assault known as Pickett's Charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Understanding Hancock's pivotal actions at Gettysburg is essential to understanding the battle itself. This book covers his entire life and military career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul E. Bretzger\u003c\/b\u003e received the 1987 History Award at Stockton University for outstanding senior thesis and is an architect living and working in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 246\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 08, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50394566983917,"sku":"9780786499786","price":53.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/fFgIycBZbr9780786499786.webp?v=1785845084","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/observing-hancock-at-gettysburg-the-generals-leadership-through-eyewitness-accounts-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}