Battle of Gettysburg Second Day

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Battle of Gettysburg, Second Day

Battle of Gettysburg, Second Day

During the Second Day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 2, 1863) Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee attempted to capitalize on his first day's success. He launched the Army of Northern Virginia in multiple attacks on the flanks of the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Maj. Gen. George G. Meade.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle of Gettysburg, Second Day
Pages 261, 272, 280, 316, 332 - Sears, S. W., 2003, Gettysburg: First Mariner Books, New York, 623p.

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