the battle of gettysburg

By chandler lawrence

  • Fighting begins around 4 a.m. with cannon fire.

    Fighting begins around 4 a.m. with cannon fire.

  • The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here

  • ut Longstreet delays, and attacks much later than Ewell, giving Union forces more time to strengthen their position.

  • the three-day battle of Gettysburg

  • A Confederate infantry brigade from Gen. A. P. Hill's corps heads toward Gettysburg, Pa., in search of supplies.

  • The fighting between July 1, 1863 and July 3, 1863 is considered to be the bloodiest of the Civil War.

    The fighting between July 1, 1863 and July 3, 1863 is considered to be the bloodiest of the Civil War.

  • John Buford's cavalry at Gettysburg at McPherson Ridge

  • Gettysburg was the last attempt by the South to launch a major offensive in the northern states.

  • Confederate commanders send troops to engage Brig. Gen.

  • Union forces are on the retreat through the town of Gettysburg and regroup at Cemetery Hill.

    Union forces are on the retreat through the town of Gettysburg and regroup at Cemetery Hill.

  • Gen. George Pickett commands 15,000 Confederate troops as they charge Cemetery Ridge.

    Gen. George Pickett commands 15,000 Confederate troops as they charge Cemetery Ridge.

  • President Abraham Lincoln travels to Gettysburg, which he dedicates as a military cemetery.

    President Abraham Lincoln travels to Gettysburg, which he dedicates as a military cemetery.