#Battle of Gettysburg

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On July 2, 1863, Colonel Joshua Chamberlain lead his men of the 20th Maine on a bayonet charge down the slopes of little round top, during the battle of Gettysburg. He would later be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions that day.

This clip, from the movie Gettysburg, depicts the epic moment in history. It's one of the best, if not the best scene in the movie.

[oldschoolfrp]

Gettysburg (Avalon Hill, 1958) is considered the first wargame to depict an historic battle. It was released in advance of the centennial of the bloodiest engagement of the American Civil War, fought July 1-3, 1863. Designer Charles S. Roberts acknowledged the game had some flawed mechanics and balance issues due to a lack of playtesting but it remained in print for many years, with a 2nd edition in 1961, a 3rd ed in 1964, and later printings through the 1970s and 80s. Attempts to fix the movement rules resulted in different editions of the game switching back and forth between a square grid and hexes on the board.

Suggested improvements to the game included those offered in The General V1 N5, January 1965, by Staff Sergeant Lou Zocchi (later a published game designer himself and the founder of dice company Gamescience):

[tomorrowusa]

« Donald Trump is the first former US president to be tried for paying hush money to an adult film star who said his penis is shaped like a mushroom. » —Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel on Monday also had a few words about Trump falling asleep in court.

But the best part of this segment was his focus on Trump's rally in Pennsylvania last Saturday.

After watching that, I think that nobody this year should be granted a high school diploma without first transcribing 5 minutes of Trump speaking at a rally. New voters need to experience Trump's total incoherence in a concrete way.

BTW: While I miss the Midwest, one thing that makes me happy to be in New York right now is this...

That's the top of Page 1 of the 34 count indictment against Trump in the hush money case. It's a great feeling to be one of the "People of the State of New York" in whose name this prosecution was brought about. Eat your heart out, Colorado!

[roosterarts]

The Battle of Gettysburg 160th Anniversary

"In July 1863

A nation torn in tragedy

A trick of fate, two great armies merge

Gods of war at Gettysburg

Devastation lies ahead

50, 000 bodies litter the land

Hell rages three full days

The reaper sows, there's the devil to pay"

- The Devil to Pay, Iced Earth

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The Battle of Gettysburg:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

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The battle of Gettysburg is more than just a single battle. It was a series of engagements spanning three days. The events that occured during that fight could not be all told in ten art pieces alone. Stories such as the charge of the 1st Minnesota, the 137th New York's defense of the Union right flank, the fight at East Cavalry Field, and many other stories that happened during those three days were, sadly, not told here. However, it is my hope that this gave some awareness to the battle and the sacrifices made by the soldies who fought that day.

Special thanks to all those who were featured!

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[victusinveritas]

“his hat off, his eyes flashing with the light of battle, with sword drawn…”

Colonel Harrison Jeffords, commander of the 4th Michigan, tries to retrieve the flag he had “pledged himself in decisive terms to be its special defender and guardian.” He will lose his life in the attempt.

During the 2nd day at Gettysburg (2 July 1863) fighting in The Wheatfield, the 4th Michigan’s color-bearer dropped their colors — Jeffords rushed to retrieve them. He is said to have shot a Confederate soldier who had seized the flag and even grasped the banner himself. In the ensuing melee, Jeffords received a gunshot wound to the thigh and was bayonetted by a Confederate soldier in the left abdomen, mortally wounding the 26 year-old officer. Other soldiers of the 4th Michigan rushed to his aid and carried their fallen commander out of The Wheatfield — what happened to the flag is less certain, but it was probably lost, torn to shreds. As his life slowly drained away, his final words were said to be "Mother, mother, mother." He died at 4 AM the next day, 3 July 1863. Jeffords became the highest commissioned officer in the Civil War to die of a bayonet wound.

"Saving the Flag", by artist Don Troiani.

[weallfallfromgrace2]

Know your country's history....

July 1-3rd, 1863 Gettysburg...American Civil War 50,000 Americans lay dead after this 3 day battle.

[rabbitcruiser]

American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminated with Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863.  

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in 1863 – The Irish Brigade at Gettysburg – Pickett's Charge, Day 3 | Pickett's Charge had begun and the 69th Pennsylvania would suffer dreadful losses.

On 3 July 1863, as the Confederates of George Pickett’s Division closed on the stone wall near the top of Cemetery Ridge at Gettysburg, they saw a green flag rising up from behind it surrounded by 200 men in blue springing to their feet to open fire on the charging Confederates.  The green battle flag was emblazoned with the number “69” but this was not New York’s Fighting 69th, it was the 69th…

[cavalrycommand1876]

Union Cavalry Saber Charge

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May 30, 2022

Gettysburg National Military Park, PA

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"Give Them the Cold Steel Boys, July 3, 1863"

Confederate General Lewis B. Armistead, with his cap on the tip of his sword, leads his men across the stone wall during Pickett’s Charge on the 3rd and final day of the battle of Gettysburg.

Approximately 12,500 Confederate troops, in nine infantry brigades, advanced over open fields for three-quarters of a mile under heavy Union artillery and rifle fire. Although some Confederate troops were able to breach the low stone wall that shielded many of the Union defenders, they could not maintain their hold and were repelled.

While the Union suffered about 1,500 killed and wounded, during the attack, the Confederate casualty rate was over 50%. Total Confederate losses during Pickett's Charge were 6,555, of which at least 1,123 Confederates were killed on the battlefield, 4,019 were wounded, and a good number of the injured were also captured. Confederate prisoner totals are difficult to estimate from their reports; Union reports indicated that 3,750 men were captured.

(Painting by Don Troiani)

[njhgc]

Battle of Gettysburg remembered, 160 years later

Saturday 7/1 marks the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. This decisive engagement provided a devastating loss to Confederate forces outside of Harrisburg, PA and became a turning point in the war. 

We remember the more than 7,000 dead and 44,000 injured from both sides of the conflict on that day. 

A.R. Waud sketched "The Battle of Gettysburg: Hill on the Left of the Union Post" and "Union Position Near the Centre" for the July 25, 1863 edition of Harper's Weekly. This item is preserved among the History Center's historic newspaper collections.

[riversidewings]

The story of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Little Round Top has been told and retold many times in fiction-- I myself have done it, too.

But what if we looked at the aftermath of the battle from the perspective of one of his subordinates?

5 years ago, I wrote the short story "In the Vale" from the POV of then Captain Walter G. Morrill of Company B.

Read on via the link above!

[roosterarts]

Battle of Gettysburg - Day 1

July 1

10:00 AM

I Corps Arrives at Gettysburg

"Forward, charge!" The Lieutenant Colonel ordered, and in response the 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment lurched forward. "Align on the colors! Close up on that color! Close up on that color!" Their commander shouted, as the stragglers from the broken 95th New York and 14th Brooklyn Regiments joined them. In one strong mass, they moved across the field and charged towards the unfinished railroad cut, where Davis' Brigade took cover.

At 10:00 in the moring, just as Buford's cavalry were buckling under the pressure of Confederate attacks, the 1st Division of the Union I Corps arrived at Gettysburg. Moving quickly from the south of town, the division's 2nd Brigade was the first to arrive in the scene, quickly deploying at McPherson's ridge, north of the Chambersburg Pike. However, just as they were relieving the cavalry troopers deployed there, Davis' Confederate brigade moved up and struck them hard. Caught in the middle of deploying their forces, they were unprepared to receive the attack and were soon fighting a desperate battle, as some regiments began to retreat.

Meanwhile, south of the Chambersburg Pike, the 1st Brigade, of the 1st Division, of the I Corps began to deploy. They were the famous Iron Brigade. Wearing their unique black Hardee campaign hats, they were easily recognizable. Deploying in front of Herbst woods, they soon saw Archer's Confederate Brigade marching out of it.

Upon seeing the Iron Brigade waiting for them outside the woods, one soldier from Archer's brigade remarked: "“Here are those damned black-hat fellers again… ’Tain’t no militia – that’s the Army of the Potomac!"

The Iron Brigade let loose a volley of musket fire against Archer's brigade and soon the two were engaged in heavy fighting, as the 2nd Brigade continued to struggle agaisnt Davis' brigade.

Moving up to the front to assist in the fighting, I Corps commander, Major General John Reynolds, moved behind the Iron Brigade, urging them forward. However, as he was doing this, a stray shot struck him. He soon fell, dead, leaving I Corps leaderless.

Despite the loss of their commander, the Iron Brigade were pressing hard against Archer's Confederate brigade. Soon the brigade was charging the Confederates, forcing them to retreat. During their retreat, the Iron Birgade managed to capture a great number of prisoners, including Brigader General Archer himself.

However, the fight was far from over, because of the right the 2nd Brigade collapsed under the pressure of Davis' Confederate brigade, leaving their right flank exposed. Quickly, the Iron Brigade began to swing right to face the new threat, as the 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment, which was held back by the Iron Birgade to act as a reserve, charged forward.

Struck by heavy musket fire, the regiments of Davis' brigade took cover in an unfinished railroad cut that ran parallel on the northern end of the Chambersburg Pike. However, while pinned in the cut, the troops of the 6th Wisconsin managed to outflank them and capture a good portion of the brigade.

By 12:00 noon most of the morning's fighting had subsided. There was now a lull, as fresh units from both sides began to arrive. For the Union, the rest of I Corps and XI Corps arrived to strengthen their defenses. For the Confederates, Pender's Division, of the Third Corps, arrived to join Heth's mauled division.

For the defense of Gettysburg, I Corps deployed on the west of town, while XI Corps moved north of town, ready to cover the roads there.

For two hours there was no fighting, aside from the occational artillery exchange from both sides. However, that would soon change, as another intense Confederate attack would strike, this time targeted at where I Corps and XI Corps met. Meanwhile, far to the north, a new force arrived, the Confederate Second Corps.

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Featuring @whirlwindflux @flashmod and @a-spoonful-o-generosity as members of the famous Iron Brigade. All three wear the iconic black Hardee campaign hats, which was different from the blue forage cap worn by most Union troops.

[liberty1776]

Battle of Gettysburg day three.

Today in History: July 3rd 1863, the last day of Gettysburg. 

Confederate General Robert E Lee’s has a last attempt at breaking the Union line and it ends in a disastrous failure. 

This third day of Gettysburg, Lee, having failed on the right and the left, planned an assault Meade’s center. 15,000 men under General George Pickett was organized, and Lee ordered a massive bombardment of the Union positions. As Pickett’s force attempted to cross the mile distance to Cemetery Ridge, Union artillery blew great holes in their lines. Yankee infantry flanked them and cut down the Confederates. Only a few hundred reached the Union line, and within minutes they all were dead, dying, or captured. In less than an hour, more than 7,000 Confederate troops had been killed or wounded.

It wasn’t until the night of July 4, when Lee withdrew. 

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Know your Countries History Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3rd 1863

July 2nd, 1863 Battle of Little Round Top Gettysburg

The savior of Little Round Top was General Meade sending Brig. Gen. Warren engineers to review Little Round.

Colonel Strong Vincent 3rd Brigade heard through a distraught carrier it wasn't defended by any Union soldiers.

Colonel Vincent moved his troops double time to defend it. 44th New York, 16th Michigan, 83rd Pennsylvania and the 358-man 20th Maine under Joshua L. Chamberlain.

During that battle the center line was about to collapse Colonel Patrick O’Rorke led the 140th New York to save Colonel Vincent. Both Colonel's lost their lives that day.

Col Sergeant Tozier 2nd/20th Maine moved his men to re-secure the left and center line during Texas & Alabamas full attack. Lieutenant Melcher 20th Maine requested to retrieve the wounded by moving the colors (Flag) forward after Confederate line retreated. Chamberlain then realized at the same time in late afternoon 20th Maine was almost out of ammo & another attack was being formed. Chamberlain ordered the 20th Maine bayonet charge down Little Round Top making it a right wheel attack saving the Union line & the high ground.