For you Civil War/ Gettysburg buffs updates

[s1uggo72]

*** Our program schedule for the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg is now live on our website! ***
Join Park Rangers for a series of free guided walks and talks that discuss, explore, and reflect on this important chapter in our nation’s history.

The Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg - Gettysburg National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service)

158th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

go.nps.gov

 

[razpsu]

I was just there on Sunday. Went to Chancellorsville Monday. Took my girls as usual and talked history and the battles.

 

[razpsu]

What the heck?
The Care of the Wounded (50 minutes)
Over 27,000 soldiers were wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg. Explore how these men were evacuated, treated, and ultimately, how most of their lives were saved. .

Ummm. 50,000 were wounded and killed and missing.

Of these casualties, 7,058 were fatalities (3,155 Union, 3,903 Confederate). Another 33,264 had been wounded (14,529 Union, 18,735 Confederate) and 10,790 were missing (5,365 Union, 5,425 Confederate).

 

[wbcbus]

What the heck?
The Care of the Wounded (50 minutes)
Over 27,000 soldiers were wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg. Explore how these men were evacuated, treated, and ultimately, how most of their lives were saved. .

Ummm. 50,000 were wounded and killed and missing.

Of these casualties, 7,058 were fatalities (3,155 Union, 3,903 Confederate). Another 33,264 had been wounded (14,529 Union, 18,735 Confederate) and 10,790 were missing (5,365 Union, 5,425 Confederate).

Technically, “over 27,000” includes 27,001 through infinity.

 

[bbrown]

*** Our program schedule for the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg is now live on our website! ***
Join Park Rangers for a series of free guided walks and talks that discuss, explore, and reflect on this important chapter in our nation’s history.

The Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg - Gettysburg National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service)

158th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

go.nps.gov

Did they close part of Devil's Den for restoration?

 

[s1uggo72]

Did they close part of Devil's Den for restoration?

As far a I know they did, but I THINK it supposed to be reopened by July 1

 

[bbrown]

As far a I know they did, but I THINK it supposed to be reopened by July 1

Thanks. That would make sense but then I wasn't sure how big a restoration project it was.
Have fun.

 

[WDLion]

While most people are aware of the human loss during those three days of fighting, many are unaware of the equine loss which totaled in the thousands. In fact, it's written that some 5,000 horses and mules were lost during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Imagine having to clean up that mess.

 

[91Joe95]

While most people are aware of the human loss during those three days of fighting, many are unaware of the equine loss which totaled in the thousands. In fact, it's written that some 5,000 horses and mules were lost during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Imagine having to clean up that mess.

Ok, I'm imagining that part.

 

[WDLion]

Ok, I'm imagining that part.

Maybe there was an Alpo plant nearby.

 

[razpsu]

While most people are aware of the human loss during those three days of fighting, many are unaware of the equine loss which totaled in the thousands. In fact, it's written that some 5,000 horses and mules were lost during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Imagine having to clean up that mess.

They have horses killed on many plaques there along with the men. One said 135 horses killed.

 

[ApexLion]

Speaking of which, can anyone name a cooler scene than this one?

 

[s1uggo72]

Speaking of which, can anyone name a cooler scene than this one?

youre right!