Pickett's Charge

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VIDEO | Hear our experts discuss and analyze Pickett's Charge from the site of the famed assault. Featuring longtime licensed Gettysburg guide and published author Tim Smith as well as the Trust's own Garry Adelman and Sam Smith, this pilot episode explores the impact of this important engagement and examines its impact on the war.

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