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One hundred and fifty two years ago today, which also was a Wednesday, the largest military conflict in North American history begins this day when Union and Confederate forces collide at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The epic battle lasted three days and resulted in a retreat to Virginia by Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
At approximately 7:30 am, Lieutenant Marcellus Jones of the 8th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry fires the first shot at the Battle of Gettysburg at advancing Confederates. Skirmishing ensued as the Union lines held out stubbornly though seriously outnumbered.
At about 9:30 am, Heth finally gets his men into position to attack as his men form battle lines to advance on Buford's dismounted cavalry.
At approximately 7:30 am, Lieutenant Marcellus Jones of the 8th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry fires the first shot at the Battle of Gettysburg at advancing Confederates. Skirmishing ensued as the Union lines held out stubbornly though seriously outnumbered.
At about 9:30 am, Heth finally gets his men into position to attack as his men form battle lines to advance on Buford's dismounted cavalry.
) , HAD to because seriously, there's a twofer benefit after the tour. One is seeing the ground, especially for beginners struggling with map images, ( once fondly believed Culp's Hill was a Round Top, do not ask me which one. I was happy, sitting up there all by myself, deluded, with a map. ) just nothing matches seeing where Farnsworth charged. Seeing it with Eric,( not to mention Susan, his wife , answers questions just as patiently and does not mind being pestered ) who didn't just write the book, he broke new ground in cavalry History ( I'd get into that but it's pages worth ). That means he's dispelled some long-held beliefs, important ones plus added an awful lot to History's tome. Hope you are able to catch one of these, such a blast!
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