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It is not known precisely who shot first at the beginning of the Battle of Gettysburg. It is likely, however, that it was Union cavalry troopers which were responsible. On July 1, 1863, as Confederate troops approached the town of Gettysburg, cavalry troopers observed their approach, quickly decided to put up a defense, and then set to laying down effective fire that held off the superior numbers of Confederates until reinforced hours later.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoHm... General Meade (Union) found out that General Lee (Confederacy) was traveling to Gettysburg to get more food supply, and the Union army set camp a bit ahead of the Confederacy's, so the Union got to Gettysburg first.
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What happened to charley and the first minnesota at the Battle of Gettysburg?
he died because they shot him at the first battle of Gettysburg
Where did the first battle in Gettysburg take place?
There was only one Battle of Gettysburg. It took place at Gettysburg, PA.
What is the first events happened first in the battle of Gettysburg address?
The Battle of Gettysburg did not start the Gettysburg Address. The Gettysburg Address was a speech given on the field where the Battle of Gettysburg was fought, because they were creating a cemetery out of part of that field in which to inter the soldiers who fought and died there.
Where was the main place for Battle of Gettysburg?
in Gettysberg, Pennsylvania. That's why it's called the battle of Gettysburg.. . . . . . . . . .First of all, it is Where was the Battle of Gettysburg fought? Second, it was fought on west of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 1, 1863.- S0L. . . . . . . . . .
The first major battle in Pennsylvania took place at?
Gettysburg
What happened to charley and the first minnesota at the Battle of Gettysburg?
he died because they shot him at the first battle of Gettysburg
Where did the first battle in Gettysburg take place?
There was only one Battle of Gettysburg. It took place at Gettysburg, PA.
What day of the week did the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg fall on?
The first day of the Battle of Gettysburg was WednesdayJuly 1 1863.
What was the name of the woman who was shot while hanging clothes before the battle of Gettysburg?
Eùįdšń
What is the first events happened first in the battle of Gettysburg address?
The Battle of Gettysburg did not start the Gettysburg Address. The Gettysburg Address was a speech given on the field where the Battle of Gettysburg was fought, because they were creating a cemetery out of part of that field in which to inter the soldiers who fought and died there.
Is the First Battle of Bull Run before the Battle of Gettysburg?
Yes, considerably, First Bull Run was July of 1861. Gettysburg was July of 1863.
What was the first battle the union won in the civil war?
The Battle of Gettysburg
How the Battle of Gettysburg start?
The first shot at Gettysburg was fired by a 3 inch parrot rifle from Calef's cavalry battery, Buford's first cavalry division, United States Army, at about 10AM down the Cashtown pike.
Which battle on the map was fought in Pennsylvania?
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Where was the main place for Battle of Gettysburg?
in Gettysberg, Pennsylvania. That's why it's called the battle of Gettysburg.. . . . . . . . . .First of all, it is Where was the Battle of Gettysburg fought? Second, it was fought on west of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 1, 1863.- S0L. . . . . . . . . .
When did the battle of Gettysburg happen and where?
The Battle of Gettysburg happened in Gettysburg Pennsylvania in June of 1863.
Where was the battle of Gettysburg held at?
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
