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John Buford > Gettysburg as a defensive position
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Buford knew that infantry moving in enemy territory without cavalry screens meant the main body was close, and the high ground south of Gettysburg was a perfect defensive position. Knowing the hills must be denied to the rebels, Buford prepared a delaying action north of Gettysburg.

“Buford knew that infantry moving in enemy territory without cavalry screens meant the main body was close, and the high ground south of Gettysburg was a perfect defensive position. Knowing the hills must be denied to the rebels, Buford prepared a delaying action north of Gettysburg.”