294. Collision in Maryland - WDS Campaign Gettysburg

THE SOUTH: The entire army has moved via Greencastle and then down the pike on Emmitsburg. Cavalry leads the advance. It is this force that comes in contact with a Union force of all arms west of Emmitsburg during the morning of June 27th. The infantry is ordered to hasten it's march as the action quickly heats up. The call is answered. The infantry of the army has made good time in its mountain crossing, and arrives in a steady stream throughout the day. THE NORTH: The army advances in two columns from Frederick. Just as the van of the force is approaching Emmitsburg it encounters Confederate cavalry. The cavalry is soon augmented by infantry and the fight is on. 12th Corps, the third of the three infantry corps in the right column, makes good time and follows hard on the heels of 1st and 11th Corps. The left hand column's trailing corps, including the artillery reserve, have problems keeping pace with the head of the column. It's after dark on June 28th before the tail of the column makes its appearance.