The Story of the Battle of Gettysburg

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Originally published in 1900 as a section of the author’s larger “Side Lights on American History, Series II” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 20 pages, tells the story of the Civil War’s most deadly battle, the Battle of Gettysburg.

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The battle continued for several hours with unabated fury. The Confederates far outnumbered their antagonists, and, having seized Oak Hill, they had the greater advantage; but until the middle of the afternoon it was impossible to say which would win the day. The roar of artillery and the unceasing rattle of musketry told the story of sacrifice and slaughter as no pen can tell it. At length, as a gentle wind lifted the smoke that enveloped the scene, the Union lines were seen to waver. Schurz, who commanded the eleventh corps, soon fell back to the town, leaving nearly half his soldiers dead or disabled on the field. Ewell ordered a pursuit, and as the remains of the eleventh corps were scattered in disorder through the streets of the village, the Confederates overtook them and made five thousand of them prisoners.

About the Author:
Henry William Elson was a professor of history at Ohio State University. Other works include “History of the United States of America” and “Four Great American Presidents.”

Language: English

Pages: 15

Format: Kindle Edition

Release: June 08, 2012

The Story of the Battle of Gettysburg

Henry W. Elson

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The Story of the Battle of Gettysburg

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