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Pennsylvania Civil War 150

Pennsylvania Civil War 150

The War

Battlefields & Tactics

Important PA Battles & Skirmishes

Pennsylvania witnessed several important battles during the Civil War, most notably the three-day long Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the war for a Union victory. Other Important Battles

Tactics

Three types of soldiers characterized most Civil War army units: Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery. Other tactics

Information for this section was contributed by Timothy Orr, The Pennsylvania State University.

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