The battle lasted the better part of three days. It began in earnest at about 9 AM. July 1, 1863 when elements of Confederate general Henry Heth encountered the cavalry of Union general John Buford on the Herr Ridge astride the Chambersburg Pike northwest of Gettysburg. [1]
It would end on July 3, 1863 at about 4 PM. with the repulse of Pickett's Charge on the Union Center at Cemetery Ridge and the ending of a short cavalry clash between troopers of Confederate J.E.B. Stuart and Federal David McM. Gregg just east of town between the York and Hanover roads.[2]
[1] Gettysburg, Sears, Stephen W. 2003
[2] They Met At Gettysburg, Stackpole, Edward J. 1956
Four days.
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle occured on July 1-3, 1863. The Battle lasted nearly 3 days.
yes
The battle of Gettysburg
yes. the battle of gettysburg is inmportant.it was the last hurrahfor the confederacy.an high mark of the cofederacy
The battle of Gettysburg lasted for 3 days. It was fought on July 1-3, 1863.
The battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
Yes. It was the only one.
Gettysburg
no it was not the Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the war but not the last battle
Battle of Gettysburg