A Rebel in Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg (Annotated)

Step onto the battlefield of Gettysburg through the vivid words of a soldier who was there.

This 2020 expanded edition brings new discoveries about the author and his wartime companions, offering fresh insights for students of the American Civil War.

John Lewis served with the Confederate army in some of the war’s fiercest campaigns—Malvern Hill, Antietam, and beyond—but nothing compares to his unforgettable experience at Gettysburg . As part of Pickett’s Division, he followed General Lewis Armistead in the legendary assault across open ground toward the Union center. In this rare memoir, Lewis recounts the sights, sounds, and emotions of Pickett’s Charge , one of the decisive moments in American history.

More than just a chronicle of battle, Lewis blends his soldier’s pride with sharp wit and humor, capturing the everyday life of a Confederate infantryman. He reflects without bitterness, often poking fun at both Blue and Gray , making this a strikingly human portrait of war.

For readers captivated by Gettysburg, Pickett’s Charge, and firsthand Civil War narratives, this gripping memoir offers a front-line perspective that history books cannot match.