Gettysburg- Controversy at Wheatfield
“The Battle of Gettysburg- Controversy at The 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
. . .
Some common words found in the essay are:
Gettysburg Pennsylvania, Peach Orchard, De Trobriand, Headquarters Meade, Tilton Barnes, Tilton Barness, HISTORICUS Hunt, Round Top, Reynolds Army, According HISTORICUS, peach orchard, little round top, round top, little round, division moved, according historicus, tilton barnes, near peach, de trobriand, engaged battle, sickles position, near peach orchard,
Approximate Word count = 858
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
|