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One of the great controversies about the Battle of Gettysburg revolves around if Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell should have taken Cemetery Hill on July 1, 1863. In the past many historians fault him for not doing so. But what about more current historians? Since some of the early books about the Battle of Gettysburg were written additional information has emerged. However, has this additional information changed how historians view Ewell not doing so? recently I have seen a bit more sympathy for Ewell.
We would have to understand what Ewell did and did not know on July 1st. We also need to look at what orders Ewell have received and how Ewell interpreted these orders. Most people think taking Cemetery Hill would have been a cake walk, but this might not be true.
We would have to understand what Ewell did and did not know on July 1st. We also need to look at what orders Ewell have received and how Ewell interpreted these orders. Most people think taking Cemetery Hill would have been a cake walk, but this might not be true.