Battle of Gettysburg

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BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG — The most comprehensive guide to the bloodiest battle of America's Civil War. Experience the three days that changed America through 59 historic battlefield photographs, over 300 general biographies with portraits, and six first-hand accounts from commanders who fought there — including General Longstreet's day-by-day narrative and the heroic stand of the 20th Maine. A narrated documentary film brings the battle to life, while two audio presentations tell the story of July 1-3, 1863 from different perspectives. Explore the full text of the Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln's immortal speech delivered at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery — 272 words that redefined the meaning of the war. The app also features Gettysburg Today — a complete guide to 16 key battlefield sites as they appear now, with photos, descriptions, and interactive maps so you can walk the ground where history was made.