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Essay Archive - The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg, the largest battle ever fought in the
Western hemisphere, is often called the turning point of the Civil War. The
battle was a narrow victory for the Union and could have been a Confederate
victory if it were not for a series of critical events. One such episode
involved the 20th Maine. The 20th Maine Infantry was the designated
regiment to hold the extreme left flank of the Union battle line late in
the afternoon of July 2, 1863. Colonel Joshua Chamberlain had been given
the orders to hold this crucial position at all costs. To retreat would
mean jeopardizing the entire safety....
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