Well put post.
The battle of Gettysburg was, like many battles, a series of what-ifs.
What if Ewell had captured Culp's Hill on the 1st day?
What if the 20th Maine and 1st Minnesota had not been where they were on the 2nd day of the battle?
Someday I look forward to seeing Gettysburg. With the exception of a few small state battlefield parks, I have seen almost every Civil War battlefield - except for Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge...and Gettysburg. Been working on it on and off since 1990.
Thanks.