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Everyone with an interest in America's greatest battle comes up against its controversies. What if J. E. B. Stuart had arrived on the battlefield before the second day? What if Ewell had pressed hard on the heels of the Union rout on the first day? What if Pickett's charge had been stronger and better led? What if the Army of the Potomac had been commanded by a more aggressive counter-attacker than Meade? Gettysburg presents some of these possibilities as though they were the reality, and explores the impact they would have on the battle and on the course of the war. The alternate events are anchored firmly in the context of the actual events, and are all within the scope of what was genuinely possible.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Peter G. Tsouras is a research leader for the Battelle Corporation in Crystal City. Formerly he was a senior intelligence analyst at the U.S. Army National Ground Intelligence Center's Washington office. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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2.0 out of 5 stars A novel about Gettysburg, Sep 16 2002

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This review is from: Gettysburg: An Alternate History (Paperback)

I expected something different from this book. I thought the author was going to analyze what might have happened at Gettysburg if the facts were tweaked. For example, if Stuart had come onto the battlefield on day 1 instead of day 3, what might have Lee done differently and what would have been the possible outcomes? This sort of speculation would have been interesting from a writer of talent such as Mr. Tsouras.

Instead, what the author has produced is a speculative novel, in which fiction is woven seamlessly in with fact and it is left to the reader to determine which is which. I became impatient with trying to sort out what was fact and what was fiction and gave up. In his quest to confuse the reader, the author has even included fictional footnotes from fictional books.

Some who enjoy speculative fiction might like this book. I think I prefer to stick with the facts. Coddington's book on Gettysburg indulges in some speculation that is far more interesting.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What might have happened if there were a few twists of fate, Sep 14 2002

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Gettysburg: An Alternate History is an epic saga by Peter G. Tsouras that explores what might have happened if a few twists of fate had significantly altered the course of the battle at Gettysburg, and therefore the American Civil War. Written with close heed to the actual events, Gettysburg: An Alternate History is a fascinating "what-if" journey of speculative fancy, often told through the eyes of soldiers struggling to survive the bloody battlefield. Gettysburg: An Alternate History is especially recommended reading for Civil War buffs, and will have great appeal for "Alternate Universe" science fiction fans as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating "what-if" journey of speculative fancy, Sep 5 2002

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Gettysburg: An Alternate History is an epic saga by Peter G. Tsouras that explores what might have happened if a few twists of fate had significantly altered the course of the battle at Gettysburg, and therefore the American Civil War. Written with close heed to the actual events, Gettysburg: An Alternate History is a fascinating "what-if" journey of speculative fancy, often told through the eyes of soldiers struggling to survive the bloody battlefield. Gettysburg: An Alternate History is especially recommended reading for Civil War buffs, and will have great appeal for "Alternate Universe" science fiction fans as well.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Disaster at Gettysburg
Peter G. Tsouras' Gettysburg: An Alternate History is an interesting investigation of intriguing "what if" issues surrounding the greatest battle of the American Civil War... Read more

Published on Sep 2 2002 by R. A Forczyk

4.0 out of 5 stars Disaster at Gettysburg
Peter G. Tsouras' Gettysburg: An Alternate History is an interesting investigation of intriguing "what if" issues surrounding the greatest battle of the American Civil War... Read more

Published on Aug 28 2002 by R. A Forczyk