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Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Dave Hamacher a native Pennsylvanian and a lifelong student of history. He is in his twelfth year as a Licensed Battlefield Guide. This is his fourteenth year teaching history at Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dave has also been a Licensed Town Guide in Gettysburg for the last seven years.

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Texas Brigade Part 1
In today’s post, Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Dave Hamacher introduces us to the Texas Brigade and provides background on their actions before the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Texas Brigade Part 2
In today’s post, Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Dave Hamacher brings the Texas Brigade to Gettysburg, explains the movement of the First Corps along Herr’s Ridge, and the beginning of the countermarch.
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Texas Brigade Part 3
In today’s post, Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Dave Hamacher shows how Longstreet’s Corps marched near Willoughby Run during the countermarch, and brings the Texas Brigade to Seminary Ridge/Warfield Ridge.
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