After nearly a month of marching and skirmishing, the Battle of Gettysburg begins on July 1, 1863. This episode covers the first half of the first day's fight including General Henry Heth's attack of General John Buford's cavalry west of town, the arrival and tragic exit of General John Reynolds, General Robert E. Lee's frustration, and General George Meade's alternate Pipe Creek battleplan. Also, what's the deal with Gettysburg and shoes?