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In the early morning hours of July 1, 1863, Confederate soldiers had entered the town of Gettysburg to buy boots. They were surprised by advancing Union troops. This unexpected and chance meeting of enemy troops saw Confederate General Robert E. Lee decide that he would open the battle in an offensive assault on the Army of the Potomac.

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