Fury on the Bliss Farm at Gettysburg, by John M. Archer
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The odd grassy mound between the long ridges south of Gettysburg might arouse the curiosity of a visitor, but the site of the Bliss Farm lies hundreds of yards from modern tour routs. Certainly, more infamous sites on the battlefield vie for one’s attention, and the struggle fro this once prosperous homestead is easily overlooked. Yet, on July 2 & 3, 1863, the incongruously named farm was a no-man’s land that changed hands some ten times – possibly more than any other ground at Gettysburg. The reader is invited to tour this seldom explored area of the battlefield using maps, photos, and first-hand accounts to discover how that struggle impacted Lee’s plan for victory, the lives of those who fought there, and the Bliss family.
Fury on the Bliss Farm at Gettysburg, by John M. Archer- Amazon Sales Rank: #557827 in Books
- Published on: 2015-05-20
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .18" w x 6.00" l, .26 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 76 pages
About the Author Although New York born and bred, John Archer's fascination with the Civil War stems from a childhood discovery of Confederate ancestors in his family tree. He now lives in Gettysburg, where in addition to writing, he is employed as a Licensed Guide for Gettysburg National Military Park and at Gettysburg College. Several of his interpretive tours and talks have been featured in PCN TV's “Gettysburg Battlewalks” Series. The author’s written works include, "The Hour Was One of Horror: East Cemetery Hill", "Culp’s Hill at Gettysburg," "Fury on the Bliss Farm", as well as articles in "Blue and Gray," "Gettysburg Magazine," and other periodicals. His first work of historical fiction, "After the Rain: A Novel of War and Coming Home", was released in 2011, and received Director's Mention for the Langum Prize in American Historical Fiction.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Invaluable By James W. Durney Starting July 4, 1863 and continuing until they died the participants wrote and talked about Gettysburg.The public's appetite for Gettysburg, caused one author observed that writing about Gettysburg is "a cottage industry".For all of the books, magazines and movies, the Bliss Farm is almost unknown. This story is lost in the fighting on the first, Longstreet's attack and Pickett's Charge.This is the only book, currently in print, that I can find on the subject and one of two listed on Amazon.The Bliss Farm is between Seminary and Cemetery Ridge just off the Emmetsburg Road.In 1863, it is a prosperous place, dominated by a 3-story barn that draws skirmishers. The barn and other farm buildings are the objective in a battle within the battle.Starting on the Second, both sides fight to control the barn and the farm. For the Confederates, the barn is a sniper's nest to attack the Union artillerymen.As an observation post, they are slighting higher than the Union position giving them an unparallel view.In addition to denying the Confederates a sniper's nest and observation post, Union control is an advanced strong point that can warn of any attacks.For about 36 hours, men from the divisions of Anderson, Pender, Gibbon and Hays fight over this prize.The author estimates about 4,500 men created over 800 casualties trying to control the farm.This small battle could have contributed to defeating the attack on Cemetery Ridge on the night of the second.About mid-day on the Third, the Union skirmishers burn the barn and house ending the battle.The author has considerable knowledge and communicates well.He mixes contemporary accounts with his observations to create a readable account. Maps, illustrations and photographs enhance the writing.The most valuable part of the book is a walking tour of the fighting. This is invaluable.Knowing what I wanted to find, I had problems picking out a "possibly" site.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Microhistory of a small part of the Gettysburg Battlefield By Bruce Trinque Studies of the Battle of Gettysburg have been dominated for the past few decades by "microhistories" that examine small parts of the battle rather than try to try to paint comprehensive pictures of the whole three days of fighting. JOhn Archer's "Fury on the Bliss Farm at Gettysburg" is an example of such a microhistory, although perhaps one shorter than most. It examines the fighing (especially on Days Two and Three of the battle) centered on a small patch of ground quite visible from the Angle on Cemetery Ridge, yet the Bliss Farm site itself -- no buildings remain, only a mound of rubble and an old cellarhole -- is seldom visited. Archer's book is both a tour guide and a history of the Bliss Farm struggle.The Bliss Farm site, located between the lines of the two opposing armies, changed hands again and again. Late on the second day of battle, Union defense of the site perhaps dislocated the operations of Carnot Posey's brigade, preventing him from offering much meeded support to Ambrose Wright's Georgian brigade during its brief penetation of the Union line south of the Angle. The most spectacular actuaion at the Bliss Farm, however, came early the next day when the Fourteenth Connecticut once again siezed the farm and burned it in full sight of both armies, prior to Pickett's Charge.The maps in Archer's book are readily followed, and the book is illustrated with numerous photographs.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Great preview and on the field book. By Papi This fine volume paints a vivid picture of action at the Bliss Farm on the 3rd day at the Battle of Gettysburg. With this information in hand the action on this sector of the battlefield prior to Pickett's Charge is much more understandable and some of the failures of that assault as a result of actions on the Bliss Farm are more clearly understood. Maps contained in this little book are very useful when reading the text and are quite valuable on the field. The period photos greatly enhance the reader/viewer's appreciation of the battle site. Highly recommend reading this book before you next visit Gettysburg.
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