Thursday, July 2, 1863, the Second Day, Chapter 1, Fremantle

Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 1, Fremantle

* Moments later, Reynolds is killed.
* The Union lines continue to hold without a commander.

Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 2, Chamberlain

* Lee does not like the situation he finds in Cashtown because the men are too compacted.
* Hill informs Lee that Heth is ahead but has orders not to force a major battle.
* Lee sends for Longstreet and Ewell.
* Heth tells Lee that he thought he was fighting militia, only to find out it is cavalry. Then infantry joins the fight.
* Rodes has arrived and engages the Union's right flank and Early is behind him.

Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 3, Longstreet

* When Lee hears the Reynolds is dead and Early has arrived, he gives permission to Pender and Heth to attack.
* Union soldiers fall back to a high hill where they dig in. Lee sees this as a victory.
* Ewell is told to take the hill but does not do so.
* Lee and Longstreet disagree about strategy with Longstreet advocating for a defensive position on another hill and Lee committed to an offensive attack.

Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain

* Chamberlain and his men ride toward Gettysburg, finding the civilians more friendly the closer they get.
* Tom explains to one of the mutineers about Dan Butterfield and the bugle calls he writes, including one just for Maine units and his lullaby which will later be known as "Taps."
* Chamberlain is concerned for his brother's safety but Tom is eager for battle after their regiment had missed out on Chancellorsville.
* Word reaches them that the battle is underway, which is true, and that McClellan is back in command of the Union army, which is not true. Both pieces of news excite the men.

Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet

Longstreet is discouraged that Lee is unwavering about taking the offensive.
* Longstreet and Fremantle discuss the battle and strategies.
* Fremantle expresses his admiration for Lee.
* Longstreet advocates once more for a defensive position from trenches but Fremantle agrees with the Southern idea of gentlemanly fighting and meeting your opponent face to face. He is more concerned with dignity than with winning and thinks Longstreet's strategy is a form of cowardice.

Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 6, Lee

* Lee finds out from Early that Ewell does not attack the hill because he feels it is not practical.
* Ewell and Early disagree with Longstreet's idea of moving toward Washington to force the Union to attack them. Early recommends an attack on the right by Longstreet.
* Trimble tells Lee that the hill could have been taken but Ewell defers to Early who decides against an attempt.
* Later that evening, Ewell apologizes for not taking the hill and believes it can be taken the next day with help from Johnson.
* Once alone, Lee thinks about his injured son and the upcoming battle.