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Battle of Gettysburg : overview /

The people of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania had heard these rumors before and never had the enemy arrived, but on Friday June 26, 1863 a brigade of rebel cavalry suddenly appeared in town. They were followed by an entire division of Confederate infantry. After gathering supplies the troops left. What the...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Thomas, Rhys
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Original language in English.
Published: New York, NY : A & E Television Networks, 2006.
Series:American history in video.
Subjects:
Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865.
Bataille de Gettysburg, Gettysburg, Penns., 1863.
États-Unis > Histoire > 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession)
Pennsylvania > Gettysburg.
United States.
1861-1865
Streaming videos.
Documentary films.
History.
Nonfiction films.
Documentaires.
Films autres que de fiction.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:The people of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania had heard these rumors before and never had the enemy arrived, but on Friday June 26, 1863 a brigade of rebel cavalry suddenly appeared in town. They were followed by an entire division of Confederate infantry. After gathering supplies the troops left. What the citizens of Gettysburg did not realize was that this was just a prelude to war. At that moment two of the largest armies of the world were about to converge on their quiet town.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 electronic resource (46 min.)).
Playing Time:00:30:55