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The Battle of Gettysburg
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11:34 - 16:05 (04:30)

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought between the Union Army of the Potomac commanded by General George Meade and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia led by General Robert E. Lee. This resulted in the largest battle ever fought in the Western Hemisphere, with over 40,000 casualties.

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In this episode, the history and context of the Civil War is discussed, leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg which occurred in 1863.
11:34 - 13:16 (01:41)
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Gettysburg
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In this episode, the history and context of the Civil War is discussed, leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg which occurred in 1863.

Chapter
The Battle of Gettysburg
Episode
131: Surgeons or Butchers? Medical Monstrosities of America’s Deadliest War. Gettysburg National Military Park.
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National Park After Dark
The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle in the Civil War, but the bloodiest battle overall was the three-day Battle of Gettysburg.
13:16 - 13:48 (00:31)
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Civil War
Summary

The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest single-day battle in the Civil War, but the bloodiest battle overall was the three-day Battle of Gettysburg.

Chapter
The Battle of Gettysburg
Episode
131: Surgeons or Butchers? Medical Monstrosities of America’s Deadliest War. Gettysburg National Military Park.
Podcast
National Park After Dark
The Battle of Gettysburg was the result of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's attempt to invade the North and gather supplies, but he was defeated by Union General George Meade in three days of battle resulting in the largest battle ever fought in the Western Hemisphere.
13:48 - 16:05 (02:17)
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American Civil War
Summary

The Battle of Gettysburg was the result of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's attempt to invade the North and gather supplies, but he was defeated by Union General George Meade in three days of battle resulting in the largest battle ever fought in the Western Hemisphere.

Chapter
The Battle of Gettysburg
Episode
131: Surgeons or Butchers? Medical Monstrosities of America’s Deadliest War. Gettysburg National Military Park.
Podcast
National Park After Dark