A Confederate Private Explains "Gettysburg Was Simply a Repulse"

Narratives by Civil War generals sharing their opinions about the momentous battles and campaigns abound. Far less numerous are such writings by private soldiers. Here's one, by John Joseph Bowen of the Richmond Howitzers, that takes a different view of the Battle of Gettysburg. "Life on the Civil War Research Trail" is hosted by Ronald S. Coddington, Editor and Publisher of Military Images magazine. Learn more about our mission to showcase, interpret and preserve Civil War portrait photography at militaryimagesmagazine.com and shopmilitaryimages.com. Images: Encyclopedia Virginia, Google Books, Library of Congress, National Portrait Gallery This video was recorded in Streamyard. Images and other elements were added in Canva. This channel is a member of the YouTube Partner Program. Your interest, support, and engagement is key, and I'm grateful for it. Thank you!

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