Flames Beyond Gettysburg

by Mingus, Scott L., Sr.

• ISBN13: 9781611210729
• ISBN10: 1611210720
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-03-19
• Publisher: Savas Beatie

Summary

This compelling page-turner is the first in-depth study of a fascinating but largely overlooked operation by part of Richard Ewell's Second Corps in June 1863 that not only shaped the course of the Gettysburg Campaign, but may well have altered the course of our nation's history. Scott Mingus's Flames Beyond Gettysburg vividly narrates both sides of Ewell's drama-filled expedition, including key Southern decisions, the response of the Pennsylvania militiamen and civilians who opposed the Confederates, and the stunning climax at the Columbia bridge. Mingus's study also features detailed driving tours of the various sites discussed in the book, complete with photos and GPS coordinates. Updated with additional primary sources, new photos, and original maps by cartographer Steven Stanley, the fast-paced and gracefully written Flames Beyond Gettysburg will be hailed as an important addition to the Gettysburg literature. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Scott L. Mingus Sr. is a scientist and executive in the paper and printing industry, a sanctioned Civil War tour guide for the York County Heritage Trust, and the author of several books on wargaming. Scott, together with his wife Debi, is the publisher of Charge!

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. viii
Foreword	p. xi
Lee Looks North	p. 1
Pennsylvania's Response	p. 19
The Rebels are Coming!	p. 51
Invasion!	p. 72
Gunfire at Gettysburg	p. 100
Gordon Reaches York County	p. 151
White Raids Hanover Junction	p. 169
Gordon Parades through York	p. 191
Wrightsville Prepares	p. 213
Gordon Attacks Wrightsville	p. 239
A Scene of Confusion and Excitement	p. 260
The Aftermath	p. 282
The Impact of Gordon's Expedition	p. 308
Epilogue	p. 319
Appendices	p. 339
Driving Tours	p. 352
Bibliography	p. 369
Index	p. 380
Maps
Franklin County, Pennsylvania	p. 21
Columbia, Pennsylvania	p. 37
The Gettysburg Road Network	p. 55
Adams County, Pennsylvania	p. 58
Skirmish at Marsh Creek	p. 110
Skirmish at the Witmer Farm	p. 127
York, Pennsylvania	p. 159
Hanover Junction	p. 179
Wrightsville	p. 243
River crossing between Wrightsville and Columbia	p. 262
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