ExtrasAmerican Carnage: The Civil War’s Bloodiest Battle ExplodesThis day in historyJohn LoftusJul 01, 2026∙ Paid243Share(Photo by Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images/Getty Images)The year is 1863 … America is torn apart … the Civil War is raging …… And on July 1, the Battle of Gettysburg begins. Union Major …This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext