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And without Staurt's cavalry at hand, he was ripe for a surprise. If Lee had a clearer picture of his situation, it may have been a rough summer at the White House.

I think it's one reason Gettysburg continues to fascinate. So many crucial turning points, so little time.

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Staurt = Stuart

[RightWhale]

No general ever had a more dedicated army at his command.

In the reenactment of Gettysburg 50 years later, by the original participants, when it came to reenacting Picket's Charge they had some 70 year old geezers on crutches and wooden legs lurching across the cornfield. The guys on the hill could only watch so long and then they ran down the hill to meet them.