Actors
David McCullough , Shelby Foote , Barbara Fields , Daisy Turner , Ed Bearss , Stephen B. Oates , James Symington , Sam Waterston , Julie Harris , Jason Robards , Morgan Freeman , Paul Roebling , George Black , Garrison Keillor , Arthur Miller
About
Download The Universe of Battle (1863) Season 1 Episode 5 for free on Utubemate.com. The Universe of Battle (1863) Season 1 Episode 5, Documentary, History, War releasing in English language. Know about TV show reviews, lead cast & crew, photos & video gallery on uTubeMate.com.
Story
In trying to draw Union troops away from the siege of Vicksburg, Robert E. Lee invaded Pennsylvania and over three days 150,000 men would do battle at Gettysburg. Confederate soldiers had gone into Gettysburg as they had heard there was a large supply of shoes available. The town soon became the focus of the battle that would shape the rest of the conflict. On the first day at Gettysburg, the Union forces were pushed back and by mid-afternoon, Confederate soldiers occupied the town. The second day focused on positioning leading to the battle of Little Round Top. an ideal position from which to gain the high ground and battlefield. The Union quickly gained control of the site and repelled several Confederate attempts to oust them. On day three, Lee ordered Gen. George Pickett to lead the charge against the Union forces on Cemetery Hill. Gen. Meade anticipated the attack and the rout of Confederate forces was complete with 6,500 casualties including most of the commanders. The next day,...
