Ask A Gettysburg Guide #10- Medal of Honor Winners & More with LBG Jim Pangburn- Classic Rewind

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Were General Longstreet's delayed attacks a key reason for the Confederate defeat at Gettysburg?

The episode is a Q&A format where host Matt poses listener questions to Licensed Battlefield Guide Jim Pangburn. It begins with a question about General Longstreet's alleged delays on days two and three, with Pangburn explaining Longstreet's countermarch and the impact of Sickles' advance. Next, they discuss Medal of Honor recipients, noting Alonzo Cushing's 2014 award and a soldier who picked up a discarded Confederate flag. A question about Scottish units leads to a personal connection about Colonel James Cameron. Pangburn then addresses General Doubleday's removal from command, attributing it to misinformation. The hiking historian asks about soldier substitution, basic training, and favorite historic buildings; Pangburn highlights the Schultz house with its bloody footprints. Ray Trinetti's question prompts an evaluation of George McClellan's cautious leadership versus Grant's aggression. Finally, they detail the artillery duel at Benner's Hill, listing specific batteries and the young commander Major Latimer. Throughout, occasional contributions from Eric add depth, and the guide emphasizes lesser-known sites and perspectives.

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