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John Gibbons was an artillerist of some skill. He even wore the Artillerist's Manual in 1859 which both sides used during the Civil War. Despite his artillery skills he was moved to higher command where Gibbon seemed to perform well. His men bore the blunt of Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg. During this battle he was wounded. So my question is did Gibbon's command ability help stop Pickett's Charge?
Gibbon was in the thick of things during the Third Battle of Petersburg and helped block the Confederate escape route at the Battle of Appomattox. Gibbon served during the Indian Wars where again he seemed to have performed fairly well. Despite all that Gibbon accomplished he is not often discussed by Civil War buffs. Does gibbon deserve more fame that his is usually give?
Gibbon was in the thick of things during the Third Battle of Petersburg and helped block the Confederate escape route at the Battle of Appomattox. Gibbon served during the Indian Wars where again he seemed to have performed fairly well. Despite all that Gibbon accomplished he is not often discussed by Civil War buffs. Does gibbon deserve more fame that his is usually give?