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On the gentle rolling farm lands surrounding the little town of Gettysburg Pa. was fought one of the great decisive battles of American history. The Battle of Gettysburg, for 3 days, from July 1-3rd 1863 a gigantic struggle between 75, 000 Confederates and 88, 0000 Union troops raged about the town and left 51,000 casualties in its wake. If you are planning on visiting the battlefield this guide will provide you with a background of the events that took place on those fateful July days in 1863. A must read if you need a brief background on this historic battle and site. This Guide Book for Gettysburg National Military Park Pennsylvania is a reprint of the National Park Service Handbook Series No. 9.