A crucial factor for the winner of this battle was Robert Ewell's decision to attack the victor's defensive line at Culp's Hill.
A crucial factor for the winner of this battle was Robert Ewell's decision to attack the victor's defensive line at Culp's Hill. Joseph Hooker was relieved of his duties as Union commander only three days before this battle. The drastic assault on its third day launched against George (*) Meade at Cemetery Ridge was known as Pickett's Charge and occurred approximately at the same time as the siege of Vicksburg. For 10 points, name this turning point of the Civil War that was followed by a namesake address by Abraham Lincoln.
A crucial factor for the winner of this battle was Robert Ewell's decision to attack the victor's defensive line at Culp's Hill.
Battle of {Gettysburg}