The History Guy: The Battle of Gettysburg (1863)

In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee launched an invasion of the United States from Confederate territory. He hoped to win a decisive battle that would force an end to the war. Instead, Lee and his Confederate army suffered a terrible defeat in this, the climactic battle of the Civil War.

General Robert E. Lee-- The commanding general for the South in the American Civil War.

Behind the Stonewall - 360-degree panoramic images from the battlefields of Gettysburg and Chickamauga.

Gettysburg National Military Park - site of the largest, bloodiest battle of the Civil War, July 1-3, 1863. Includes overview of the park and its facilities and in-depth information about the battle.

Military History Online: Battle of Gettysburg - features background and day-by-day overview of the battle, message boards, and more.

Annual Gettysburg Reenactment - schedule of events, photographs, and reenactor updates for the annual July event.

Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) - extensive site with a description of the battle, tactical analysis, and personal anecdotes as well as excerpts from official records.

Battle of Gettysburg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gettysburg Discussion Group - includes documents, essays, and discussion forum.

Eyewitness: The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 - account of the battle by schoolgirl Tillie Pierce including her observations of one officer's brutality and the work of surgeons after the battle.

Unofficial Visitors Guide to Gettysburg - guide to the Gettysburg battlefield, local accommodations, and attractions.

Geology and the Gettysburg Campaign of 1863 - describes the course of the battle in terms of the topography on which it was fought.

Sickles' Hole - strategic review of Union General Daniel Sickles' actions at the battle, focusing on the July 2 advance. Features photos and maps.

Walking Tour of Pickett's Charge - self-guided walking tour of the route taken by George Pickett's division during its assault on Cemetery Ridge on July 3, 1863.

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