In which we look at Longstreet's flank march on July 2 and its surprise ending.

In which we look at how Robert E Lee's plan to attack the Union left on July 2 was based on flawed intelligence.

In which we look at Robert E Lee's decision to continue the battle on July 2, 1863 by attacking the Federals.

In which we look at the Federals' fishhook line of defense, and discuss the benefits of operating on interior lines.

In which it's all Meade, all the time.

In which the Confederates score an incomplete victory on the first day of the battle, as the Federals retain control of the key high ground south of town.

In which the Federals consolidate their position on Cemetery Hill and await a renewed Confederate attack.

In which the Federal First Corps line on Seminary Ridge collapses, and Union soldiers from the Eleventh Corps and First Corps retreat through the streets of Gettysburg to Cemetery Hill. 

In which the Federal First Corps line on McPherson's Ridge, south of the Chambersburg Pike, collapses as Heth's Confederates advance on the afternoon of July 1, 1863.

In which we turn our attention to the First Corps portion of the Federal line and start to talk about its collapse on the afternoon of July 1, 1863.

In which the Federal Eleventh Corps line north of Gettysburg collapses when it is attacked by Ewell's Confederates.

In which OO Howard and the Eleventh Corps arrive at Gettysburg.

In which Robert E Lee arrives on the battlefield at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863.

In which we make a special announcement.

In which Rodes' assault on the Federal First Corps line continues, with Daniel's Brigade moving to the attack.

In which we look at the beginning of Rodes' attack from Oak Hill and the destruction of Iverson's Brigade.

In which we see more units from both armies arrive on the field- Howard's Eleventh Corps for the Federals and Rodes' Division of Ewell's Corps for the Confederates.

In which we look at what Robert E Lee was up to on July 1, 1863.

In which we look at George Meade's activities June 28-July 1.

In which we look at the fight at the railroad cut on the morning of July 1, 1863.

In which the entire right side of the Federal line, north of the Chambersburg Pike, collapses when attacked by Joe Davis's brigade of Confederates.

In which the hard-charging Iron Brigade drives Archer's Confederates out of the Herbst woodlot.

In which we see the first Federal infantry arrive on the battlefield, just in the nick of time.

In which we do some myth-busting, looking at stories about shoes, Spencers, and sharpshooters.

In which we examine John Reynolds' key role in bringing about a battle at Gettysburg.

In which we evaluate John Buford's performance in carrying out his covering force action on the morning of July 1, 1863 outside Gettysburg.

In which John Buford buys time for the Federal infantry to arrive on the scene.

In which Harry Heth runs into real, live Yankee soldiers on the road to Gettysburg.

In which we find out it was the roads (of course) that brought the armies to Gettysburg. Plus, John Buford!

In which the armies move toward a collision.

In which turn our attention back to the Army of the Potomac and find that Hooker is out and Meade is in.

In which the Confederates push deeper into Pennsylvania as Ewell's Corps approaches the Susquehanna River on two fronts (at Wrightsville and by way of Carlisle).

In which Jubal Early visits Gettysburg on June 26, 1863.

In which the Confederates plunder their way up the Cumberland Valley after entering Pennsylvania.

In which we find Hooker marking time below the Potomac, Lee orders Ewell to move north into Pennsylvania, and we wonder Jeb Stuart was allowed to ride off, away from the Army of Northern Virginia.

In which Hooker finally moves the Army of the Potomac... we look at several cavalry clashes in the Loudon Valley... and Tracy sees how many different ways she can pronounce "Susquehanna."

In which we cover the action at Second Winchester (and Stephenson's Depot) on June 13-15, 1863.