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(cumulative for all three days): |
Union
Casualties: 22,807
Confederate Casualties:
28,000
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Statistical Source: EACW
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The Battle of Gettysburg begins: On the morning of July
1, 1863, Confederate cavalry ran into Union horsemen
on the Cashtown Road, northwest of town. Each side sent
for help. The rebels got there first, and by afternoon
had driven the Federals south of town, where they rallied
into defensive positions on Culp's Hill and Cemetery
Hill.
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