Eric J. Wittenberg is an accomplished American Civil War cavalry historian and author. The Ohio attorney has authored nearly two dozen books on various Civil War subjects, with particular focus on cavalry operations, as well as three dozen articles in popular magazines such as North & South, Blue&Gray, America’s Civil War, and Gettysburg Magazine. His first book, Gettysburg’s Forgotten Cavalry Actions, won the prestigious 1998 Bachelder-Coddington Literary Award. His 2014 “The Devil’s to Pay”: John Buford at Gettysburg. A History and Walking Tour, was awarded the Gettysburg Civil War Roundtable’s 2015 Book Award. Wittenberg speaks widely, leads tours of various battlefields, and is an active preservationist. He lives in Columbus with his wife Susan and their beloved dogs.
"...an extraordinary and highly recommended addition to personal,
community, and academic library collections and supplemental
studies lists."-- "Midwest Book Review"
"As the author of 17 previous books on Civil War cavalry
operations, Eric Wittenberg's name is well known to students of the
Gettysburg Campaign. In 'The Devil's to Pay' John Buford at
Gettysburg, Wittenberg tackles one of Gettysburg's most iconic and
revered leaders. Wittenberg's narrative encompasses every aspect of
Buford's Gettysburg performance and readers will leave with a much
better appreciation of John Buford and the cavalrymen who served
under him."--James A. Hessler, author of Sickles at Gettysburg
(2009) and co-author of Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg (2015)
"Few books on Gettysburg spill much ink on the role played by
General John Buford and his troopers during the opening hours of
the battle, and even less regarding their participation during the
rest of the first day or thereafter. Wittenberg's new master work
details, for the first time, Buford's crucial roll and how he and
his cavalrymen impacted the course of the battle. It is a
scholarly, yet eminently readable book that is decades
overdue."--J. David Petruzzi, author of The Complete Gettysburg
Guide
"Most people were introduced to John Buford through Sam Elliott's
riveting portrayal of him in the film Gettysburg. Now, through the
talented hand of Eric Wittenberg in his new exemplary book, a new
generation of readers will meet the real Buford as history knew
him--a brilliant cavalry tactician and inspirational leader whose
star reached its zenith at Gettysburg before an untimely illness
struck him down just as opportunity for advancement to senior
command beckoned. This wonderfully written and deeply researched
study stands as a tribute even a gruff Old Army veteran like Buford
would have admired.""--Scott L. Mingus, Sr., author of Flames
Beyond Gettysburg and Confederate General William "Extra Billy"
Smith
"No figure is more central to the Battle of Gettysburg than Union
cavalryman John Buford. More than any other commander's decision,
Buford's determination to stand and fight on July 1 precipitated
all the combat that followed. Award-winning author Eric Wittenberg,
noted for his excellent work on cavalry in general and Gettysburg
in particular, offers a detailed examination of Buford's role in
clear, well-ordered prose. 'The Devil's to Pay' is another
must-have book on any Gettysburg shelf."--David A. Powell, author
of The Maps of Chickamauga and The Chickamauga Campaign
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