The Tragic Fate of Jennie Wade: A Civilian Casualty of the Gettysburg Battle
The Battle of Gettysburg, fought in July 1863, was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. It was a bloody and brutal affair, with casualties numbering in the tens of thousands. Amidst the chaos and carnage, one young woman’s story stands out: Jennie Wade, a 20-year-old resident of Gettysburg, became the only civilian killed … Read more