Gettysburg- Controversy at Wheatfield

The afternoon of July 2, 1863 was one of the most important, yet confusing fights of the Civil War. The day was one of controversy as shots rang throughout the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Most of the fighting took place in a wheatfield and that is why this section of the battle will forever be known as “The Wheatfield”.

On the evening of June 28th, one of General Longstreet’s scouts came into the Confederate camp reporting that Union troops were closing fast from the south and east. General Lee hoped to counter the attack and ordered the troops. On July 1st General Heth’s division moved towards Gettysburg encountering John Buford’s federal cavalry in his way. Heth attempted to drive him from the town, but this failed when Reynold’s Army showed up. The battle continued until eventually the Confederates won. It was an extremely costly battle for both sides, Reynolds himself was even killed.

While all of this is happening, General Meade is back at Taneytown. After hearing of the death of Reynolds, he assigns General Hancock to be the new commanding general. They took new positions atop Cemetery Hill, except for one division, which was placed on

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