Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump: Though at an early age he is deemed to have a below average IQ of 75, he has an endearing character and shows devotion to his loved ones and duties, character traits which bring him into many life-changing situations.
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought because General Lee had a need to find food and other supplies for his men who had just been through a very hard winter. The Battle of Gettysburg was the most famous of all battles during the Civil War, and it involved the greatest number of fatalities in the entire war.
Fact 1#: The battle was fought at Gettysburg because of the area road systemâit had nothing to do with shoes. 1  Fact #2: The First Dayâs battle was a much larger engagement than is generally portrayed. 2  Fact #3: The Second Dayâs Battle was the largest and costliest of the three days.