Eisenhower National Historic Site Gettysburg

We're on to Day 2, where the Union again almost lost the battle. After a morning lecture, we visited some of the keys sites, highlighting how one Union commander, General Sickles, disobeyed an order and put his troops a mile ahead of where he was supposed to be. This resulted in some deadly fighting and a near defeat for the Union, save for the …

... fifth visit, it's great" was his reply and that summed it up. By way of a gentle contrast I took a tour of 'The Eisenhower National Historic Site' to give it its official name. The Eisenhower Farm to put it in context was purchased by Ike & Mamie in ...