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Why was Gettysburg a battle?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Union forces, looking for Lee's troops, once they learned of Lee's departure from Virginia, stumbled upon Confederate forces who were scavenging for supplies, particularly shoes, which they learned were in a warehouse near the train depot. Neither side expected to find the other there. It was what is known as a Battle of Opportunity.

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12y ago

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