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John Burns, a 69 year old non combat veteran of the War of 1812 fought with men of the famed Iron Brigade on July 1, 1863. There is a monument standing on the Gettysburg National Battlefield in his honor. See the link below.
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Does the battle of Gettysburg have any significance for the north or south?
yes
What was the main grief of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Perhaps the saddest loss was that of a young Gettysburg resident named Ginnie Wade. She was killed by a stray bullet on July 3rd. Gettysburg left the highest death toll of any battle in the war. The families and loved ones of each dead soldier grieved for his loss.
What was one effect the Battle of Gettysburg had on the SouthWhat was one effect the Battle of Gettysburg had on the South?
The Battle of Gettysburg was a defeat for the Army of Northern Virginia. The Southern press, its people and leaders understood this and were sorely disappointed. The lost battle however, did not cause enough harm to keep Robert E. Lee from reorganizing his army and prepare for more battlefield action. On a logistical and military view, the South was not harmed enough to tilt the war in any particular manner.
Are there any rivers in the Battle of Gettysburg?
{| |- | There are no major rivers in the area. There are a couple of small streams, but nothing that couldn't be waded through quickly. And there was at least one spring that was important in the battle. |}
What is the occasion for Lincoln writing and delivering the Gettysburg Address?
It was the dedication to the Union cemetery at Gettysburg this is why he states.........."we are engaged in a great civil war testing whether that nation or any nation can long endure." The graves of the fallen dead from the battle were still fresh when he came to dedicate the cemetery. The speech took 2 minutes.
Did any cilvlins join in the battle at Gettysburg?
No.
What is the signifcance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
It had the highest casualties of any battle in the war.
Does the battle of Gettysburg have any significance for the north or south?
yes
Were any civilians killed in the battle of Ironclads?
No, no civilians were killed in the battle of the ironclads. The battle was very long and tiresome, but because both ships were built so tough, neither were severly damaged!
Why was the Battle at Gettysburg considered total war?
The Battle of Gettysburg was a three day battle. It forced Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia to retreat back to Virginia. It was not "total war" in any military concept of such terms.
Were there any citizens of Gettysburg that died because of the battle?
yes her name was marya
Who was the winners of the Gettysburg?
What you call "the Gettysburg" as actually called "the battle of Gettysburg". The Union (the Federal government) "won" the battle and it was more importantly a political victory and regarded as the beginning of the end for the southern cause. An enormous number of soldiers died in the battle and still the numbers rank near the top of the number of casualties in any battle or war fought by Americans.
Who was the winner of the Gettysburg?
What you call "the Gettysburg" as actually called "the battle of Gettysburg". The Union (the Federal government) "won" the battle and it was more importantly a political victory and regarded as the beginning of the end for the southern cause. An enormous number of soldiers died in the battle and still the numbers rank near the top of the number of casualties in any battle or war fought by Americans.
Were any civilians killed at the battle of Waterloo and if so were they listed on the casualty list?
Yes civilians were killed. I have a feeling neither army could be bothered to identify them.
What is the significance of the Gettysburg Address and when did it happen?
I am not sure about the sinifiance of it. But the battle of Gettysburg was a horrendous tragedy. it was one of the worst battles in history. Any way.... the Gettysburg address was given I believe a couple days after the battle. I might be wrong so you might want to google it. Glad I could help!!
What was the main grief of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Perhaps the saddest loss was that of a young Gettysburg resident named Ginnie Wade. She was killed by a stray bullet on July 3rd. Gettysburg left the highest death toll of any battle in the war. The families and loved ones of each dead soldier grieved for his loss.
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg so memorable?
Besides having the highest number of casualties of any battle in the war, Gettysburg dispelled the myth of Lee's invincibility and ended the South's ability to invade he North, swinging the initiative permanently to the Union side, in the East.
