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[Rob]

Guys,I understand the Reb figures are 55th North Carolina regt involved in Picketts charge,but can someone tell me what outfit the dismounted Union cavalrymen are from,and whereabouts on the Battlefield they were during the battle.

Thanks in advance for any info

Rob

 

[Spitfrnd]

Guys,I understand the Reb figures are 55th North Carolina regt involved in Picketts charge,but can someone tell me what outfit the dismounted Union cavalrymen are from,and whereabouts on the Battlefield they were during the battle.

Thanks in advance for any info

Rob

From the FL website, the release starts with the first battle at Gettysburg. The dismounted cavalry are from Brig. Gen. John Buford's division. I believe he deployed his men along three ridges west of Gettysburg: Herr Ridge, McPherson Ridge, and Seminary Ridge (proceeding west to east toward the town). The Confederate forces are from Maj. Gen. Henry Heth's division, from Lt. Gen. A.P. Hill's Third Corps, advanced towards Gettysburg than were proceeding easterly in columns along the Chambersburg Pike when they encountered Buford's troopers three miles (5 km) west of town, about 7:30 a.m. This link might be helpful:
http://www.nps.gov/archive/gett/getttour/day1.htm

Of course Bob or one of the other experts here can give you more detail.

 

[Rob]

From the FL website, the release starts with the first battle at Gettysburg. The dismounted cavalry are from Brig. Gen. John Buford's division. I believe he deployed his men along three ridges west of Gettysburg: Herr Ridge, McPherson Ridge, and Seminary Ridge (proceeding west to east toward the town). The Confederate forces are from Maj. Gen. Henry Heth's division, from Lt. Gen. A.P. Hill's Third Corps, advanced towards Gettysburg than were proceeding easterly in columns along the Chambersburg Pike when they encountered Buford's troopers three miles (5 km) west of town, about 7:30 a.m.

Of course Bob or one of the other experts here can give you more detail.

Thanks Bill,thats very helpful.I was wondering if they were on Seminary ridge and you have answered my question,thanks again

Rob

 

[Spitfrnd]

Thanks Bill,thats very helpful.I was wondering if they were on Seminary ridge and you have answered my question,thanks again

Rob

Glad to help, you might check the link I add as well.

 

[DCN1898]

According to the FL site, They are supposed to be from Buford's Cavalry Division. Basically they were at Mcpherson's
ridge conducting a delaying action against Heth's Division. Buford is credited with selecting the ground at Gettysburg, recognizing the favorable ground for defense if the ridges could be held.

 

[Nooooo9]

They are supposed to be General John Buford's troops on the first day of the battle. They held positions on the Northwest of town. The North Carolinans were part of AP Hill's Division and Harry Heth's Brigade. They were the first rebels on the field and they also participated in Pickett's Charge on day three.

 

[Rob]

Glad to help, you might check the link I add as well.

Excellent link,thanks Bill.

Rob

 

[Nooooo9]

Nevermind, already answered.

 

[Rob]

According to the FL site, They are supposed to be from Buford's Cavalry Division. Basically they were at Mcpherson's
ridge conducting a delaying action against Heth's Division. Buford is credited with selecting the ground at Gettysburg, recognizing the favorable ground for defense if the ridges could be held.

They are supposed to be General John Buford's troops on the first day of the battle. They held positions on the Northwest of town. The North Carolinans were part of AP Hill's Division and Harry Heth's Brigade. They were the first rebels on the field and they also participated in Pickett's Charge on day three.

Thanks guys

Rob

 

[jazzeum]

Matt said at some point in the Civil War thread that he finds the first day the most interesting, plus based on his other posts and I think the approach he wants to follow, is that he wants to do the battle in order and carefully.

I think one of the great things about his coming out with this range is that it's gotten a lot of people thinking and reaching for the books and buying more books about the Civil War, which can't be a bad thing.

 

[Rob]

Matt said at some point in the Civil War thread that he finds the first day the most interesting, plus based on his other posts and I think the approach he wants to follow, is that he wants to do the battle in order and carefully.

I think one of the great things about his coming out with this range is that it's gotten a lot of people thinking and reaching for the books and buying more books about the Civil War, which can't be a bad thing.

Couldn't agree more,and thats exactly what I'm going to be doing.

Rob