the battle of gettysburg By chandler lawrence Jan 6, 1863 Fighting begins around 4 a.m. with cannon fire. May 27, 1863 The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here Jun 1, 1863 ut Longstreet delays, and attacks much later than Ewell, giving Union forces more time to strengthen their position. Jun 3, 1863 the three-day battle of Gettysburg Jun 3, 1863 A Confederate infantry brigade from Gen. A. P. Hill's corps heads toward Gettysburg, Pa., in search of supplies. Jun 3, 1863 The fighting between July 1, 1863 and July 3, 1863 is considered to be the bloodiest of the Civil War. Jul 1, 1863 John Buford's cavalry at Gettysburg at McPherson Ridge Jul 3, 1863 Gettysburg was the last attempt by the South to launch a major offensive in the northern states. Jul 21, 1863 Confederate commanders send troops to engage Brig. Gen. Jul 29, 1863 Union forces are on the retreat through the town of Gettysburg and regroup at Cemetery Hill. Jul 29, 1863 Gen. George Pickett commands 15,000 Confederate troops as they charge Cemetery Ridge. Nov 29, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln travels to Gettysburg, which he dedicates as a military cemetery.
