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GETTYSBURG - THE CHOSEN GROUND

July 2,1863

"Forward men,forward, for god's sake drive those fellows out of those woods!"

WB 31051 - The Chosen Ground - Command Set #1
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The 2nd Wisconsin would charge gallantly into those woods and route Confederate General Archer's Tennessee and Alabama Brigade.

WB 31073 - The Chosen Ground - Command Set # 2
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This critical action on the first day of Gettysburg is often credited with saving the day for the union Army of the Potomac.

WB 31074 - The Chosen Ground - Command Set # 3
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This action bought critical time for the Union Army of the Potomac, allowing them to retire and reform later in the day.

WB 31055 - Union Infantry Iron Brigade Charging
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