July 9, 2013 The U.S. Marines at Gettysburg in 1922

 
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In July, 1922 the U. S. Marine Corps conducted maneuvers at Gettysburg. The highlight of this event was a series of "recreations" of Pickett's Charge and using both Civil War and "modern" military tactics. We will examine why the Marines came to Gettysburg, where they encamped, and answer the question" "What would have happened if Robert E. Lee had tanks and machine guns?" Meet behind the Virginia Memorial to find out!