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The 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters at Gettysburg

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  • Second United States Sharpshooters at Gettysburg
  • Like a perfect hornet's nest
  • Second U.S. Sharpshooters at Gettysburg
  • 2nd United States Sharpshooters at Gettysburg

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  • Monograph

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Classification

  • DDC: 973.7/6 (Assigner: dlc)
  • LCC: E492.7 .A45 2024 (Assigner: dlc) (Status: uba)

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Summary

"While much has been written about the Battle of Gettysburg, there has been no study presented on the actions of the 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters during the battle. Known for their extensive training and specialized tactics, the regiment has often been by Civil War historians only in passing. This history is the first to examine in detail the actions of this Union Army regiment on July 2, 1863. Drawing on newly discovered primary sources, this book seeks to clarify mysteries on persistent unknowns, such as the identity of the non-commissioned officer that met with Company B of the 20th Maine and the location of Major Stoughton during the battle. Following the understrength regiment as they move against two Confederate brigades, this book presents a detailed and thorough historical narrative of the Battle of Gettysburg that has long gone untold."-- Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents

2nd Regiment, U.S. Sharpshooters -- Setting the Stage: Initial Moves for an Upcoming Fight -- Pitzer Woods: A Reconnaissance Changes Everything -- Outguessing the Opponent: Positioning of Troops in the Early Afternoon -- Stepping Off and Rifles Blazing: The Attack and Defense of Slyder Farm -- Fall Back or Be Killed: The 2nd Regiment Retreats -- Among the Boulders: Defending Little Round Top -- The Days After: Pickett's Charge, Picket Lines, and Conclusions.

Authorized Access Point

Allen, Mark W., 1963-. The 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters at Gettysburg

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  • Date: 2026-09-30T17:46:54.905234+00:00
  • Agent: cbc
  • Status: c
  • Derived from: 23834909

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  • Date: 2026-09-30
  • Cataloger id: Unknown
  • Description level: http://id.loc.gov/ontologies/bibframe-2-6-0/
  • Description language: eng
  • Description authentication: pcc

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