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內容簡介 The Battle of Pickett's Mill was fought on May 27th, 1864 as part of the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War. A small battle, it was one of the few clear Confederate victories of the campaign. Today's Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site is a 765 acre oasis of green forest in suburban Atlanta. The battlefield is in near pristine form, with no monuments and little signage, ensuring that it looks as close to its 1864 condition as possible. In addition to history supporters, the park is enjoyed by hikers as well as flora and fauna enthusiasts.The State Historic Site boasts an impressive and extensive network of trails. The Complete Pickett's Mill Battlefield Trail Guide provides visitors and students with an in-depth explanation of the 1864 battle by walking the trail system. Building upon the park's own interpretive literature, this Trail Guide expands both the number of way points for visitors and offers more details of the battle through first-person participant accounts and extensive modern research. A must-have for studying this important battle of the Atlanta Campaign.
