gettysburg, battle of, gettysburg, pa., 1863

An introduction to the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania, describing the memorials, what the battle was about and more.

Presents a reimagining of the pivotal Civil War battle from the perspectives of a Blue Ridge Confederate sergeant, a bitter survivor of the Great Famine in Ireland, and a German political refugee.

Beginning in 1861, the battles of the Civil War resulted in sacrifice, bloodshed, and heroism. During the first two years of the war, Southern troops won many victories, but their fortune changed at Gettysburg and Vicksburg when Northern forces began to defeat the South. It is estimated that over 10,000 engagements were fought, with the Union forces finally declaring a victory in 1865.

The Chester County Paranormal Research Society reports on their findings investigating reportedly haunted places in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the site of one of the Civil War's deadliest battles.

Stand in the footsteps of soldiers who fought or fled at the battle of Gettysburg.

Examines the Battle of Gettysburg from the viewpoint of the women, German immigrants, and African-Americans who were part of the fight and draws upon memoirs, letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts to tell the story of the pivotal turnpoint of the Civil War.

Tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of the Yankees and Rebels, officers, foot soldiers, men, women, townspeople and outside observers.

In 1863, child slave Thomas and his sister Birdie journey north and meet up with Union soldiers who have orders to fight at Gettysburg.