Battle of Gettysburgh July 1-3 1863 150yrs

[Dondilion]

July 2 1863

The Union defense line is described as a fish hook.
Lee's plan is to attack in such a fashion as to make it difficult for the Union Army to shift forces from it right to left defences.

The plan is thwarted by its lack of timing and the forward position of Union Officer Sickles.

After 2 days of fierce fighting the Union is able to shift forces to weak areas within its defence "fish hook".

Lee intelligence is also impaired by the absence of the cavalry under Stuart.