“The Battle of Gettysburg- Controversy at The Wheatfield” The afternoon of July 2, 1863 was one of the most important, yet confusing fights of the Civil War. The day was one of controversy as shots rang throughout the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Most of the fighting took place in a wheatfield and that is why this section of the battle will forever be known as “The Wheatfield”. On the evening of June 28th, one of General …showed first 75 words of 873 total…

…showed last 75 words of 873 total…wrong for the federal forces. Tilton’s withdrawal messed everything up for them and it uncovered the flanks of every federal troop on Stony Hill. Because of Tilton and Barnes’s decision, the whole federal line, although they were retreating in good order, was on the verge of collapse. As you see, the Wheatfield battle was very important to Gettysburg. Even within war its apparent that we still come across controversy, lying, and iniquitous people.