Explore the Battle of Gettysburg from a unique Pittsburgh perspective with The Hinge of History: Gettysburg 150 Years Later – a collection of articles, essays and images from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In commemoration of the historic battle’s 150th anniversary, Post-Gazette reporters examine the impact that the battle and the Civil War had on Western Pennsylvania, share stories about local soldiers who fought and relate tales of heroism. Several writers, including the Post-Gazette’s executive editor and syndicated columnist, David Shribman, dig deeper into the meaning of the battle through a series of essays.