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During the American Civil War, the
Confederate Army and the Union Army fought outside a small town called
Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg was largest battle
in the Western hemisphere. Here, more men died than any other place in
North America. Gettysburg was the turning point of the war. The casualties
were so great that never again did the Confederate Army possess the moral
and physical strength to invade the Union.
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A Nation Divided |
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of The United States of America, the Confederate States of America,
and their armies. |
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Moving the Battle
North |
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of the Army of Northern Virginia's march North. |
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Converging on
Gettysburg |
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of the Confederate Army and learn why the two armies fought
outside Gettysburg. |
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Maneuvering for Position
The outnumbered Union soldiers' struggle for defensive
positions. |
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Lee's Echelon Attack
The Confederate attempts
to break the Union line, including Longstreet's strikes at the
Peach Orchard and Little Round Top, and Ewell's attack at Culp's
Hill. |
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A Final Attempt
The legendary story of
Pickett's charge at the Union center. |
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The Aftermath
Learn about the casualties
both sides suffered and the retreat of a demoralized army. |
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Teacher's Section
Lesson plans, worksheets,
and other resources for the instructor. |
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