A Segment of American History- The Civil Was Battle at Gettysburg

The Battle at Gettysburg was the turning point in the American Civil War, also know as the was between the states. This was a war in which brother fought against brother, and almost broke the United States of America in two. More than any other war, this war is studied in history classes. It is almost unfathomable to think that 53,000 troops died here over 2 days of fighting. The Confederate soldiers cam charging across flat farmlands charging Union forces poised on top of a hill. It's also mind-boggling how far north the Conferederate troops came given the nature of how troops moved in the 1860's. I learned so much about battles and battle strategy this afternoon-- and it was great to be with colleagues who were so knowledgeable!