We went out to Gettysburg on a day that was wonderfully picturesque mainly due to the extraordinary weather - perfect temperatures and the clouds gave such definition to the landscape and sky. It added an extra element to the significance of the experience. After seeing and reading about the history of the Battle of Gettysburg, I truly believe every American should visit this site at sometime in their life when the significance can be realized. There is not a lot one can say. Just prior to this battle, Chancellorsville had been a significant victory for Lee's forces and he was flying rather high. Gettysburg was the first offensive campaign for Lee's army and they took many risks which didn't pay off. With Antietam looming ahead, it would still be almost another two years before the war ends and with so many more casualties. Fantastic tour, fantastic theatre presentation and the cyclorama was incredible. The memories will be enduring.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Day Fifty-Four
We went out to Gettysburg on a day that was wonderfully picturesque mainly due to the extraordinary weather - perfect temperatures and the clouds gave such definition to the landscape and sky. It added an extra element to the significance of the experience. After seeing and reading about the history of the Battle of Gettysburg, I truly believe every American should visit this site at sometime in their life when the significance can be realized. There is not a lot one can say. Just prior to this battle, Chancellorsville had been a significant victory for Lee's forces and he was flying rather high. Gettysburg was the first offensive campaign for Lee's army and they took many risks which didn't pay off. With Antietam looming ahead, it would still be almost another two years before the war ends and with so many more casualties. Fantastic tour, fantastic theatre presentation and the cyclorama was incredible. The memories will be enduring.
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