Fight Like the Devil: The First Day at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863

In "Fight Like the Devil," historians Chris Mackowski, Kristopher D. White, and Daniel T. Davis delve into the overlooked first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, specifically July 1, 1863. As Confederate General Robert E. Lee cautiously leads his troops through Pennsylvania, unforeseen confrontations escalate into a chaos of combat, highlighting the strategic vulnerabilities of the Army of Northern Virginia. The authors present a detailed account of these pivotal events, emphasizing their significant consequences for both sides in the Civil War.