Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg July 1st, 1863 It began with a skirmish… the most costly battle in the history of the United States. Two divisions of Confederate soldiers headed for Gettysburg to drive out the Federal cavalry that had arrived before them (in search of shoes). The Federal cavalry under General John Buford met the rebels west of the town at Willoughby Run. This skirmish quickly became a large battle, which was what General Robert E. …showed first 75 words of 936 total…

…showed last 75 words of 936 total…The Confederates nearly reached their goal, but had no idea of the Federal reinforcements that lay at the other side of the ridge. After an extremely costly battle, the rebels finally began to give way. When they finally retreated, General Lee rode out to meet his men and apologized to them for loosing the battle and accepted the responsibility of what had taken place. 28,000 Confederates died, in addition to 23,000 Federals in the Battle of Gettysburg.