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Gettyburg

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2002 7:21 am
by M4Jess
If you like Talonsofts Gettysburg,

H2H 2 player series.

Part 1: July 1, 1863 Siminary Ridge

On Tuesday morning, June 30, an infantry brigade of Confederate soldiers searching for shoes headed toward Gettysburg (population 2,400). The Confederate commander looked through his field glasses and spotted a long column of Federal cavalry heading toward the town. He withdrew his brigade and informed his superior, Gen. Henry Heth, who in turn told his superior, A.P. Hill, he would go back the following morning and "get those shoes."

Wednesday morning, July 1, two divisions of Confederates headed back to Gettysburg. They ran into Federal cavalry west of the town at Willoughby Run and the skirmish began. Events would quickly escalate. Lee rushed 25,000 men to the scene. The Union had less than 20,000.

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2002 10:55 am
by scimitar
Thanks for the scen, Jess; and Happy New Year to you too!