One of the most interesting individuals at the Battle of Gettysburg was United States Major-General Daniel Sickles. His movement to a position forward of the Army of the Potomac’s battle line on July 2, 1863, depending on your point of view, either saved the Union Army, or almost led to its destruction.
Daniel Sickles at Gettysburg Part 1
One of the most interesting individuals at the Battle of Gettysburg was United States Major-General Daniel Sickles. His movement to a position forward of the Army of the Potomac’s battle line on July 2, 1863, depending on your point of view, either saved the Union Army, or almost led to its destruction.
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Daniel Sickles at Gettysburg Part 2
In today’s post, we look at Sickles’ Gettysburg position near Cemetery Ridge before he made his move west to the Emmitsburg Road.
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Daniel Sickles at Gettysburg Part 3
In today’s post, we look at Sickles’ movement to the line near the Peach Orchard and the Emmitsburg Road.
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Daniel Sickles at Gettysburg Part 4
In today’s post, we show General Meade’s reaction to Sickles’ move.
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Daniel Sickles at Gettysburg Part 5
In today’s post, Jim describes Sickles’ wounding.
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Daniel Sickles at Gettysburg Part 6
In today’s post Jim visits the Daniel Sheaffer House on the Baltimore Pike where Sickles stayed the night following his wounding.
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Daniel Sickles at Gettysburg Part 7
In today’s post, Jim describes Sickles preservation efforts, and gives his own view if Sickles was correct to move forward on July 2, 1863.
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