The Gettysburg Battlefield (Symbols of American Freedom (Library))

Description based on print version record. Discusses the importance of Gettysburg in American history, describes the Civil War battle there, and provides information on how the Battle of Gettysburg is commemorated The importance of Gettysburg The fate of the country hung in the balance A downpour of bullets The Union holds Visiting Gettysburg today. Describes the Battle of Gettysburg in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during the Civil War and its importance in American history.