Confederates drive the Union forces back through…

July 1863 CE

Confederates drive the Union forces back through Gettysburg to strong defensive positions on Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill on July 1.

Confederates occupy Seminary Ridge, a partially wooded rise running parallel to the north and south of Union position.

The first day of battle sees considerable fighting in the area, Union use of newly issued Spencer repeating carbines, heavy casualties on each side, and the simultaneous conclusion by both commanders that Gettysburg is the place to fight.

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Gettysburg Adams Pennsylvania United States View →

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Abraham Lincoln View → George Gordon Meade View → James Longstreet View → Jubal Early View → Richard Stoddert Ewell View → Robert E. Lee View →

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