Prior to this engagement, a dispute over the Harpers Ferry garrison, led to Joseph Hooker's resignation giving the pretext Lincoln and Henry Halleck needed to appoint the eventual commander here.
Primary sources for this battle include the letters of Albert A. Batchelor, who was twice wounded here. General Daniel Sickles lost his leg at this battle and it was preceded by the Battle of Brandy Station, the largest majority-cavalry battle on American soil. Prior to this engagement, a dispute over the Harpers Ferry garrison, led to Joseph Hooker's resignation giving the pretext Lincoln and Henry Halleck needed to appoint the eventual commander here. One crucial defensive position at this battle was defended by the 2nd Corps of General Winfield Scott Hancock and included a location called "the angle." Culp's Hill, Cemetery Ridge, and Little Round Top were all unsuccessfully assaulted by the Confederates and held by the Union army of General Meade. For 10 points, name this July 1863 battle in Pennsylvania, also the site of a Presidential address.
Primary sources for this battle include the letters of Albert A. Batchelor, who was twice wounded here.
Battle of {Gettysburg}