Garry Adelman

Author, Historian

American Battlefield Trust

Garry Adelman is the author, co-author or editor of more than thirty books and articles concerning the Civil War. He is the vice president of the Center for Civil War Photography and has been a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg for more than a decade. He works full time as director of History and Education at the American Battlefield Trust.

Contributions

The Myth of Stonewall Jackson

Garry Adelman debunks myths regarding Thomas Jackson's famous nickname in this episode of the War Department™ video series by the Civil War Trust.

Photography and the Civil War

Historian Garry Adelman explains the importance of photography and photojournalism during the Civil War. This video is part of the Civil War in4 series.

Escaping the Black Hole

Gary Adelman of the American Battlefield Trust discusses changing interpretations of the significance of Little Round Top at Gettysburg.

The Deep Cut's Missing Piece

Civil War Trust article on photography at the Deep Cut, Dogan Farm at Groveton / Second Manassas

Illinois in the Civil War

Garry Adelman discusses the overwhelming presence of Illinoisans in the Civil War.

Infantry Tactics During the Civil War

Historian Garry Adelman explains why soldiers fought in "line of battle." This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.

Forgotten Flanks of Gettysburg

Civil War Trust Director of History and Education Garry Adelman discusses the "forgotten flanks" at Gettysburg.

Book: The Civil War 150 - An Essential To-Do List

The Civil War Trust had the chance to sit down with one of its own -- Garry Adelman, Director of History and Education -- to talk about his new book, The Civil War 150: An Essential To-Do List. The Civil War 150 is a guide book that seeks to encourage people to expand their knowledge of the Civil War by visiting new Civil War sites and to do various Civil War related activities.

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