Category Archives: 6th Army Corps

A Hard Road to Travel- Two Perspectives, Part 1

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Gettysburg National Military Park

While the three day battle of Gettysburg is certainly the most figurative event in the eastern theater of war during the summer of 1863, the month-long campaign to reach that fateful encounter lasted from early June through mid-July, filled with … Continue reading →

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The Long Road to Gettysburg: The Sixth Corps Epic March to Gettysburg

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Gettysburg National Military Park

    Several years ago, my friend and fellow NPS ranger, Bill Halainen, along with a hiking friend, recreated the epic march of the Union 6th Corps to the Gettysburg battlefield on July 2.  I asked Bill if he would contribute … Continue reading →

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