Damn Dutch: Pennsylvania Germans at Gettysburg
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Book Description
This is the first work to highlight the contributions of regiments of the Pennsylvania Dutch and post1820 immigrant Germans at the Battle of Gettysburg. On the first day, the 1st Corps, in which many of the Pennsylvania Dutch regiments served, and the half-German 11th Corps, which had five regiments of either variety in it, bought with their blood enough time for the federals to adequately prepare the high ground, which proved critical in the end for the Union victory. On the second day, they participated in beating back Confederate attacks that threatened to crack the Union defenses on Cemetery Hill and in other strategic locations.
About the Author
David L. Valuska is Freyberger professor of Pennsylvania German studies at Kutztown University and executive director of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center. Christian B. Keller is assistant professor of American history at Dickinson College. Scott Hartwig has been an interpretive park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park since 1980. Martin Oefele is a former professor of American history at the University of Munich.
Damn Dutch: Pennsylvania Germans at Gettysburg,David L. Valuska,Christian B. Keller,Don Yoder,Scott Hartwig,Martin Oefele,Stackpole Books,0811700747,Civil War, 1861-1865,Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysb,Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863,History,History - U.S.,Military,Military - General,Participation, German American,Pennsylvania,Pennsylvania Dutch,United States - Civil War,American history: c 1800 to c 1900,USA,War & defence operations
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