Praise for WEST POINT AT GETTYSBURG

by Paul Semendinger

December 1, 2025

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No, this isn't about baseball, but there is a chapter on Abner Doubleday in this book...

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The first volume of my three-volume series, West Point at Gettysburg (Vol. 1 A-G) is receiving initial praise.

These three volumes will tell the stories of every single West Point graduate who fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. In addition, there are a host of interesting lists that also help tell a compelling story of these men, the battle, the Civil War, and their lives after this event.

This work will be published by Sunbury Press in early 2026.

One of the greatest and most respected Civil War writers, Dr. James M. McPherson of Princeton University and the author of Battle Cry of Freedom and a host of other Civil War books, just offered the following praise:

“Paul Semendinger has produced a unique volume that is a combination reference work, collective biography, and narrative of the battle of Gettysburg.  In all of these capacities it will be of great value to anyone interested in the American Civil War, especially it biggest and most famous battle.“

Other writers and historians have also offered positive reviews:

“Wonderfully conceived and presented. WEST POINT AT GETTYSBURG is rich with detail for the scholar and general reader alike.” Jim Remsen, co-Author of Back from Battle and Embattled Freedom

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“A thoroughly researched and unique chronicle of the West Point graduates who served in the battle, offering insights for all readers interested in the Civil War.” Thomas K. Clancy, Author of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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“This is a work of historical importance that will be appreciated by anyone interested in the Civil War in general, but more especially in the Battle of Gettysburg in particular and the men who fought and died there.  Your book adds a colorful breath of life to their memories!” Jeffrey R. Frazier, Author of Pennsylvania Fireside Tales (vols 1-8)

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“Professors at West Point taught cadets how to be officers and lead men into combat, but could not foresee that friends and barrack mates would clash near Gettysburg in July of 1863. Dr. Semendinger’s first of three volumes has compiled details on West Point graduates (A to G) in that battle, both North and South, including official reports. His research shows how well those officers had been taught to command soldiers in such a cataclysmic battle. West Point at Gettysburg should be on every Civil War shelf.” Alan D. Gaff, Author of On Many a Bloody Field: Four Years in the Iron Brigade