Earlier this January, distinguished historians Gary Gallagher and Harold Holzer discussed The Army of the Potomac Trilogy, Bruce Catton’s masterpiece of Civil War scholarship, as part of our LOA Live series.
Below we present highlights from the hourlong talk, covering Catton’s boyhood among Union veterans, his groundbreaking focus on the experiences of common soldiers, and more.
Highlights from Ordinary Heroes: Bruce Catton’s Civil War Masterpiece
You can watch the entire talk here.