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Artillery Colonel E. Porter Alexander Recounts His Role at Pickett's Charge
The Gettysburg Campaign
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ne of the central figures in Pickett’s Charge was the colonel responsible for the massive artillery bombardment intended to soften up the Union position prior to the assault: Edward Porter Alexander. In 1877, he shared his experience on July 3, 1863, including his communications with Gen. James Longstreet. Here's his view.
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