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Sunscreened and bug sprayed, everyone is ready for an all-day "No Mercy" tour of the 1st day's battlefield by Prof. Gary Gallagher.
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Professors Matt Gallman, Gary Gallagher, and Joan Waugh and Laurene as we disembark from the vans at McPherson's Woods. Facing east - note spire of Seminary in the distance above the trees.
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Prof. Gallagher sets up the first day. McPherson's ridge in the background, looking west.
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Know-it-all Don takes over the tour. Prof. Gallagher hangs his head in complete frustration... photo by JW.
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Panorama of McPherson's Woods and Ridge looking west from Reynolds Ave.
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Site of the death of Gen. John Reynolds.
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Prof. Gallagher pointed out that it is thought that Gen. Reynolds was actually killed near this stop sign. Note Seminary cupola in background. Meredith Ave. junction with Reynolds Ave. facing east.
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As with many parts of the Gettysburg battlefield, Prof. Gallagher explained that McPherson's Woods was actually much less dense (less undergrowth) in 1863.
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McPherson's Woods near the spot where Reynolds was hit taken shortly after the battle. Note lack of undergrowth.
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