Imagine being fifteen years old and witnessing the bloodiest battle ever to take place on U.S. soil. In July 1863, this is exactly what happened to Tillie Pierce. Without training, but with enormous courage and compassion, Tillie and other Gettysburg citizens saved the lives of countless wounded Union and Confederate soldiers.
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Gettysburg, a crossroads town -- The Shrivers and the Pierces -- Rumors and restlessness -- The Rebels ARE coming! -- Running to safety - The round tops -- Battle's end -- After the storm -- On Baltimore Street -- After the war -- Taking Tillie's path.