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Battle of Gettysburg, Day 2
(American Civil War)
(1863)

On this day in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War begins its second day. Union commander General George Meade arrive at 3am after a 12 hour moonlight ride.

Later that day, Lee would make the fateful decision to attack the next day, believing that the Union line would crumble and open the door to Washington.

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Battle of Gettysburg

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