The Battle of Gettysburg Day 1
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Introduction
The first day of the Battle of Gettysburg was fought July 1st. There were more casualties on this day than any other battles
of the Civil War, this battle was often discribed as the turning point of the war.
On this page you can access info, look at images, find links to other websites we have found useful, watch videos, and find history about the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.




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Other links



http://americanhistory.about.com/od/civilwarbattles/a/gettysburg_one.htm

http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/k/a/kab4/WebPro_Projects/ist6773/day1.htm



History

General Robert E. Lee concentrated his full strength against Major, General George G. Meade's army of the Potomac at the crossroads countyseat of Gettysburg at what would come to be known as the battle of Gettysburg. On July 1st, confederate forces converged on the toen from west to north, driving Union defenders back through the streets to Cemetery Hill. during the night, reinforcements arrived for both sides, and the battle continued for two more days.






 



Video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDyqNhXrArU


Bibliography


New york times company. Battle of Gettysburg day1.  2011. http://americanhistory.about.com/od/civilwarbattles/a/gettysburg_one.htm. 

Battle of gettysburg day 1. 2011. http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/k/a/kab4/WebPro_Projects/ist6773/day1.htm




Brandon Rice/ 8th grade student/ 4/12/11