The Union Retreat – Day One Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg started off on the morning of July 1, 1863 when Confederate troops, led by Gen. James Johnston Pettigrew, attacked a Union Calvary force led by Gen. John Buford. Soon thereafter Gen. John Reynolds’...
General Winfield Scott Hancock was one of the generals that had a great influence over the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg. The first day of the battle started when soldiers of Confederate General Henry Heth’s division attacked Union General John Buford’s Calvary...
At the Battle of Gettysburg, there were many instances of bravery. There was even one example of courage when a Union regiment was ordered to surrender for the good of the army. This act of bravery was performed by the 16th Maine. The Battle of Gettysburg started off...
At Gettysburg, there were a number of individuals and regiments that willingly gave their lives to ensure a Union victory. My second book, Strong Vincent: a Call to Glory describes the efforts of one man that fit that category. The courage of the First Minnesota...
I taught English language arts for almost 30 years in Erie, Pa, at the middle school level. I also had an interest in the Civil War. Living in Pennsylvania, Gettysburg was my favorite battle to read about, and I visited the battlefield many times. In 2011, I published...