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Assassination Of Gettysburg
Out of all the battles in the American civil war, the battle of Gettysburg is probably the most horrific. There were probably more than 50,000 soldiers who were killed, lost in action or terribly wounded.

So many visitors to Gettysburg have stories or experiences to tell of creepy sights and sounds they have encountered during their stay, in fact, there is even a ghost tour available.
Many are convinced that thousands of soldiers who perished at the battle continue to haunt the site Today, the battlefield is not the only place in the area that is rife with paranormal activity, old buildings and homes that were built back in the days of the civil war often experience unidentified lights, whispering and seemingly distant shouting of orders being

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