Eric J. Wittenberg is an accomplished American Civil War cavalry historian and author. An attorney in Ohio, Wittenberg has authored more than two dozen articles in popular magazines and a dozen books, including (with co-authors J. David Petruzzi and Michael F. Nugent) One Continuous Fight: The Retreat from Gettysburg and the Pursuit of Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, July 4 - 14, 1863; The Battle of Brandy Station; and (with J. David Petruzzi) Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart’s Controversial Ride to Gettysburg. Eric’s first book, Gettysburg’s Forgotten Cavalry Actions, won the prestigious 1998 Bachelder-Coddington Literary Award.
"...a must-read for any enthusiast of the Battle of Gettysburg or
of Civil War cavalry actions."-- "Collected Miscellany"
"I recommend Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions to cavalry
students and fans of Gettysburg. It is both enjoyable and
informative."--Bret Schulte "TOCWOC - A Civil War Blog"
"For too many years the cavalry, especially the Federal cavalry,
and their contribution to the success or failure of the armies to
which they belonged has been largely ignored. Over the last decade
that has slowly begun to change. Amid the continuing flood of
publications on the battle of Gettysburg one might wonder in
disbelief that any aspects of the battle are still 'unknown', but
three cavalry actions on July 3rd on the southern flank of the
armies fall into that category, especially Merritt's fight on South
Cavalry Field. Eric Wittenberg's Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry
Actions rights that wrong. Whether the proper term is forgotten,
unknown, or ignored, few people visit these three fields. After
reading this book that will change. Armed with Eric's account, John
Heiser's maps and some tantalizing 'what ifs' tomorrow's visitors
to the park will discover an aspect of the great battle that few
before have seen or appreciated, and finally the soldiers who
fought and died there will take their rightful place alongside
their more well known comrades."--Robert F. O'Neill, Jr., author
of: The Cavalry Actions at Aldie, Middleburg, Upperville
"Updated, revised, and better than ever, Eric Wittenberg's
Gettysburg's Forgotten Cavalry Actions highlights the important
role cavalry played at Gettysburg--and how students of the battle
(and thus the general reading public) have largely overlooked it.
This book needs to be read by every Gettysburg and Civil War
enthusiast who wants a complete story of the battle."--J. David
Petruzzi, author of The Complete Gettysburg Guide
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