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Left The Battle of Gettysburg. A 19th century print shows Major General Winfield S Hancock riding along the Union lines during the Confederate bombardment prior to Pickett’s Charge.

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Gettysburg: the five key myths

The greatest battle in American history took place 160 years ago this summer, in July 1863. Fred Chiaventone identifies some common misunderstandings about this crucial engagement.