Suggested-Reading-List

Nov 15, 2026

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Suggested Reading List and Sources of Information compiles self-guided materials organized by category to support study for the entire four-tiered LBG Examination Process. The content heavily focuses on American Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg, listing monographs, edited volumes, reference works, and primary-sources oriented compilations. Entries cover specific days and campaigns, key figures and units, battlefield mapping and pictorial resources, leadership essays, casualty and aftermath studies, and broader synthesis works on causes, constitutional context, and reconstruction.

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Suggested Reading List and Sources of Information The following list, organized by category, is provided for your self-guided, self-directed, self-study preparation for the entire four-tiered LBG Examination Process Battle of Gettysburg Bachelder, John History of the Battle of Gettysburg (David L. Ludd, ed.) Brenneman, Chris; Boardman, The Gettysburg Cyclorama, The Turning Point of Sue; Dowling, Bill the Civil War on Canvas Busey, John W. & Regimental Strengths and Losses at Gettysburg Martin, David S. Busey, John W. These Honored Dead: The Union Casualties at Gettysburg Brown, Kent Masterson Cushing of Gettysburg Cleaves, Freeman Meade of Gettysburg Coco, Gregory A. A Strange and Blighted Land: The Aftermath of Battle Coco, Gregory A. A Vast Sea of Misery: A History and Guide to the Union and Confederate Field Hospitals at Gettysburg Coco, Gregory A. Gettysburg Confederate Dead Coddington, Edwin The Gettysburg Campaign: A Study in Command Cole, James M. & Frampton, Roy E. Lincoln and the Human Interest Stories of the Gettysburg National Cemetery Frampton, Roy E. Noble Pillars: Medal of Honor & Confederate Medal of Honor Recipients of the Gettysburg Campaign, Volume I Frassanito, William Gettysburg: A Journey in Time Frassanito, William Early Photography at Gettysburg Freeman, Douglas S. Lee’s Lieutenants, Volume III Gallagher, Gary (ed.) The First Day at Gettysburg: Essays on Confederate and Union Leadership Gallagher, Gary (ed.) The Second Day at Gettysburg: Essays on Confederate and Union Leadership Gallagher, Gary (ed.) The Third Day at Gettysburg: Gettysburg and Beyond George-Harrison, Kathleen A Common Pride and Fame: The Attack andRepulse of Pickett’s Division, July 3, 1863 George-Harrison, Kathleen Nothing But Glory, Pickett’s Division at Gettysburg Gottfried, Bradley M. Brigades of Gettysburg Gottfried, Bradley M. The Maps of Gettysburg Gottfried, Bradley M. Stopping Pickett: The History of the Philadelphia Brigade Guelzo, Allen C. Harmon, Troy Hartwig, D. Scott & Ann Marie Hassler, Jr., Warren W. Hawthorne, Frederick W. Hessler, James; Motts, Wayne; Gettysburg: The Last Invasion Cemetery Hill:“The General Plan was Unchanged” Gettysburg: The Complete Pictorial of Battlefield Monuments Crisis at the Crossroads – The First Day at Gettysburg Gettysburg: Stories of Men and Monuments Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, A Guide to the Stanley, Steven Most Famous Attack In History Longacre, Edward G. The Cavalry at Gettysburg Patterson, Gerald A. Debris of Battle: The Wounded of Gettysburg Pfanz, Harry W. The First Day Pfanz, Harry W. Gettysburg: The Second Day Pfanz, Harry W. Gettysburg: Culp’s Hill and Cemetery Hill Reardon, Carol Pickett’s Charge in History and Memory Sauers, Richard A. A Caspian Sea of Ink: The Meade-Sickles Controversy Sears, Stephen W. Gettysburg Stewart, George Pickett’s Charge: A Micro History of the Final Attack At Gettysburg July 3, 1863 Trudeau, Noah A. Gettysburg: A Testing of Courage Tucker, Glenn High Tide at Gettysburg Official Records: Volume 27 (3 parts) General Bibliography of the American Civil War and its Causes and Consequences The Constitution of the United States of America, September 17, 1787, and Amendments Billings, John D. Blight, David Boatner, Mark M. Catton, Bruce Catton, Bruce Coates, Earl J. and Thomas, Dean S. Commanger, Henry S. Hard Tack and Coffee Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American History The Civil War Dictionary The Army of the Potomac Trilogy: A Stillness at Appomattox Glory Road Mr. Lincoln’s Army The Centennial History of the Civil War: The Coming Fury Terrible, Swift Sword Never Call Retreat An Introduction to Civil War Small Arms The Blue and the Gray (2 volumes) Cunningham, H. H. Adams, George W. Dowdey, Clifford Foner, Eric Freeman, Douglas S. Goodwin, Doris Kearns Johnson, R.U. and Buel, Clarence C. Linde

FAQs

What is the purpose of this Suggested Reading List?

It provides a self-directed reading list and information sources to prepare for the entire four-tiered LBG Examination Process.

Which historical event receives the most detailed coverage?

The Battle of Gettysburg, with resources organized by campaign elements, days of battle, leadership, units, and aftermath.

What kinds of materials are included beyond Gettysburg-specific books?

Broader Civil War references and synthesis works are included, such as general bibliographies, dictionaries, constitutional background, and reconstruction-related scholarship.

Nov 15, 2026

Uploaded by James