The Battle of Gettysburg
(July 1-3, 1863)
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Battle Description Short, concise description of the battle.
Pickett's Charge Want to see the best description of Pickett's Charge available? Just take a look!
Historicus Here's a little something that happened after the Battle of Gettysburg. If you are researching the battle, you really need to take a look at this.
The Barlow/Gordon Incident At Gettysburg A humorous incident that happened after the war. Taken from John B. Gordon's "Reminiscences Of The Civil War."
The Pipe Creek Line Meade had a great plan even before the armies met at Gettysburg. Take a look at this beauty!
Longstreet At Gettysburg From his book "From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America"
Union Cavalry at Gettysburg Written by one who was there.
Napoleonic Arithmetic A great analytical look at the Battle of Gettysburg.
JEB Stuart At Gettysburg Taken from "The Life and Campaigns of JEB Stuart, Major General, CSA".
An Incident At Gettysburg A great little story that was told to a friend of mine by his Great Great Grandfather. Warriors haven't changed that much in 135 years.
Defense In-Depth Just an excellent little write-up on John Buford's actions on the first day at Gettysburg.

From The Official Records
Note: The links to the Official Reports of the commanders down through the Brigade level can be found on the Order of Battle Pages.
Order of Battle (AOP) The organization of the Army of the Potomac. Taken from the Official Records.
Order of Battle (ANV) The organization of the Army of Northern Virginia. Taken from the Official Records.
Summary Of The Principal Events                 Taken from the Official Records, the list covers from June 3 - August 1, 1863. 
General Hooker Is Relieved! This is the series of ORs, mostly between Hooker, Halleck, and Lincoln, that led up to his being relieved right before the battle of Gettysburg.
Meade's Pipe Creek Circular The OR whereby Meade sent out his order describing the defense of Washington and Baltimore along the Big Pipe Creek.
After the Battle Correspondence mostly between Halleck and Meade as Meade pursues Lee after the battle.

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