Stopping Pickett: The History of the Philadelphia Brigade

When one starts reading Stopping Pickett, you immediately notice the author has a very comfortable and easy to read writing style. He easily sets the mood in the proper time frame for the reader to fully appreciate, enjoy and sympathize with the men who made up the Philadelphia Brigade. Gottfried's use of quotes, gleamed from diaries, letters and official battle reports, makes the book come alive. As you read the quotes you are transported back in time to Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor to name but a few. Additionally, Gottfried offers an unbiased presentation of the performance of the Philadelphia Brigade during the War that allows the reader to make up his own mind about the Brigade's sometimes controversial performance. Lastly, I heartily recommend this book to anyone, be he or she novice or veteran Civil War aficionado, if they wish to learn about this exciting and pivotal brigade.