Gives a great basic battle breakdown. The reader gets the basic understanding of the pre battle, the leaders involved, and the battle it's self. It also gives afterwards of the battle. This book gives enough information so you know the basic battle, and if you visit the battlefield, you can follow the book. If you want more, Gordon C Rhea 'Wilderness' will fill in the 'blanks.' Osprey Publishing, produces some great books, not too long, and not too short.