Union General Winfield Hancock at Gettysburg
2018-08-04T19:10:42-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/db0/20180804191306003_hd.jpgAuthor Paul Bretzger looked at Union General Winfield Scott Hancock’s actions on July 2, 1863, the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, when Confederates attacked both flanks of the Union lines. Mr. Bretzger credits Hancock’s leadership and timely decisions with thwarting Confederate advances and saving the Union position. The Gettysburg Heritage Center hosted this talk.
Author Paul Bretzger looked at Union General Winfield Scott Hancock’s actions on July 2, 1863, the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, when… read more
Author Paul Bretzger looked at Union General Winfield Scott Hancock’s actions on July 2, 1863, the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg, when Confederates attacked both flanks of the Union lines. Mr. Bretzger credits Hancock’s leadership and timely decisions with thwarting Confederate advances and saving the Union position. The Gettysburg Heritage Center hosted this talk. close
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