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The Union came upon the Confederates as they were still preparing for an upcoming battle. Unaware of the large Union forces approaching, Robert E. Lee sent a reconnaisance party out around 5 AM on the morning of July 1, 1863. The first fighting began at about 7 AM when the Confederates encountered the leading Northern formations. While the South initially routed the Northern troops, they were eventually repulsed on the third day, with large losses on both sides.

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