Luffman Led Brigade at Gettysburg

The Largest, Deadliest Battle of the Civil War Occurred by Accident – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought on the first three days of July in 1863, resulted in more than 51,000 total casualties (dead, wounded, missing, captured), including more than 7,000 dead, yet it began by accident on the morning of July 1, 1863. Neither side planned to fight at Gettysburg, but as both armies approached south-central Pennsylvania, the road networks drew them toward that town of about 2,400 residents. Once the fighting started, mor…

Luffman led brigade at Gettysburg

On July 2, 1863, the spotlight of history and the pressure of military command under fire came crashing down in a matter of minutes on a country lawyer from Murray County.

Gettysburg 75th Anniversary | PA Civil War Veterans Return

This historic photograph, originally published in the July 1, 1938 edition of The Evening News from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, captures a poignant scene from the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. On this significant occasion, surviving Civil War veterans, particularly those from the Keystone State, returned to the battlefields that defined their youth, offering a living link to one of America’s most pivotal events. The 1938 Gettysburg…

Gettysburg Marks 162nd Anniversary Of Pivotal Civil War Battle

Gettysburg National Military Park is commemorating the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg this week with events running July first through July third.  The park will host ranger-led walks, battlefield tours, lectures by historians, and family-friendly activities to bring the historic battle to life.  Highlights include immersive hikes at sites like Devil’s Den and Little Round Top, as well as special programs for children.  All events…

Corbit's Charge Monument at Westminster Maryland An Opening of the Battle of Gettysburg - The Reconstruction Era

While many of the monuments I have visited date back almost to the Civil War, there are a fairly large number modern monuments erected in...