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Courtesy of Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division, 1862
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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
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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