Gettysburg Day 3: Pickett’s Charge – 13,000 Marched to Oblivion
On July 3, 1863, Robert E. Lee ordered 13,000 Confederate soldiers to march three‑quarters of a mile across an open field. Less than one hour later, nearly 7,000 of them were dead, wounded, or captured. This is the full story of Pickett’s Charge – the bloodiest mistake of the Civil War. In this video, we break down: Why Lee ignored Longstreet’s warning The generals who led the attack – including Pickett, Armistead, Garnett, and Kemper The Union defenders behind the stone wall on Cemetery Ridge The two‑hour artillery duel that shook the earth The moment the Rebel yell turned into a retreat This is Day 3 of my Gettysburg series. Watch Day 1 and Day 2 to see how the battle unfolded from the first shots to the final attack. Subscribe to Winlink DeepDive and hit the bell to follow the series—next up: the third day at Gettysburg, including Pickett’s Charge and the final, climactic clash that decided America’s future. #Gettysburg #PickettsCharge #CivilWarHistory #GettysburgDay3 #AmericanCivilWar #HistoryDocumentary #RobertELee #Longstreet #GeorgePickett #BattleOfGettysburg #WinlinkDeepDive 📜 ABOUT OUR CHANNEL: We are dedicated to exploring the perspectives often left out of the history books. We journey beyond the simplified narratives to uncover the complex, human stories of the past. Subscribe to join us as we give a voice to the forgotten witnesses of history. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and documentary purposes only. All factual content is based on historical research from primary and respected secondary sources. To enhance visual storytelling, this video also incorporates AI‑generated images and video, along with traditional photographs and artwork. Any views expressed are historical analysis of past events and figures.
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