Osprey Order of Battle

Osprey Publishing, 1998. — 96 p. On 1 July two Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia punched towards Gettysburg. These were the first shots of the battle that would turn the tide of the war and decide the fate of the Union. The day ended with the Army of Northern Virginia in the familiar position of having driven their foes in near rout. However, at dusk, in the failing light,...

Osprey Publishing, 1998. — 96 p. The encounter near the quiet hamlet of Gettysburg determined the choice of ground on which the success or failure of Lee's 1863 invasion of the North would be decided. Hour-by-hour battle accounts, enlivened by tales of individual acts of courage, tell of command decisions that committed the I and XI Corps to a forward defence of the terrain...

Osprey Publishing, 1999. — 96 p. After five years of disaster and defeat in North America King George II had found in James Wolfe a general who knew how to fight. The key to victory was the fortress city of Quebec. High above the St Lawrence River it had resisted all attempts to capture it. When the time came, the concluding battle was quick and bloody, full of bravery for both...

Osprey Publishing, 1999. — 100 p. — ISBN: 1855328534. This series provides the most detailed information of battles and the units which fought them. Includes comprehensive order of battle diagrams, specially commissioned maps, and is supported by contemporary photographs and unit insignia and colors.

Osprey Publishing, 1999. — 101 p. — ISBN: 1855328542. This series provides the most detailed information of battles and the units which fought them. Includes comprehensive order of battle diagrams, specially commissioned maps, and is supported by contemporary photographs and unit insignia and colors.

Osprey Publishing, 2000. — 96 p. On 2 July General Lee planned to complete the destruction of the Army of the Potomac. He would send his most reliable lieutenant, James Longstreet to crush the Union left flank. Longstreet doubted the wisdom of Lee's plan, but slowly moved his forces into position. The ensuing combat occurred across some of the most hallowed ground in American...

Osprey Publishing, 2000. — 96 p. During the Night of 1 July, powerful components of the Army of the Potomac reinforced the battered forces which had suffered defeat at Gettysburg during the day. On 2 July they occupied a strong defensive position; strong until Sickles advanced III Corps without authorization to an exposed salient on the Union left. The Confederate attacks on 2...

Osprey Publishing, 2000. — 101 p. — ISBN: 1855328577. This series provides the most detailed information of battles and the units which fought them. Includes comprehensive order of battle diagrams, specially commissioned maps, and is supported by contemporary photographs and unit insignia and colors.

Osprey Publishing, 2000. — 101 p. — ISBN: 1855328585. This series provides the most detailed information of battles and the units which fought them. Includes comprehensive order of battle diagrams, specially commissioned maps, and is supported by contemporary photographs and unit insignia and colors.

Osprey Publishing, 2000. — 96 p. Solid shot ploughs huge lanes in their close columns... Their shattered lines do not waiver, but steadily closing up the gaps of death, come on in magnificent order. With banners waving, with steady step, they sweep on like an irresistible wave of fate.' Despite two days of vicious fighting Lee's Army had failed to break the Union line. He...

Osprey Publishing, 2000. — 96 p. 'The enemy attacked me about 4pm this day, and, after one of the severest contests of the war, was repulsed at all points . I shall remain in my present position tomorrow, but am not prepared to say, until better advised of the condition of the army, whether my operations will be of an offensive or defensive character.' General Meade's July 2nd...

Osprey Publishing, 2001. — 101 p. — ISBN: 1855329131. This series provides the most detailed information of battles and the units which fought them. Includes comprehensive order of battle diagrams, specially commissioned maps, and is supported by contemporary photographs and unit insignia and colors.

Osprey Publishing, 2001. — 101 p. — ISBN: 185532914X. This series provides the most detailed information of battles and the units which fought them. Includes comprehensive order of battle diagrams, specially commissioned maps, and is supported by contemporary photographs and unit insignia and colors.