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There are certainly dozens of what ifs, and had this happened, etc. Some think that had Jeb Stuart arrived on time things would have been different. What if Hood would have been allowed to take his boys around to the rear? What if Little Round Top would have been taken the first day? What if Ewell had not been so hesitant? What if the Confederates had one more division? What if Chamberlain had not ordered a bayonet charge? What if Stonewall Jackson had survived to see Gettysburg? As for your arguements regarding the logistics of moving around to the rear, you are right for the most part. The roads did not support quick movement, but this would not have been impossible. The Union Army was still not in position at the end of day one, and they were in a bit of disarray. The did not really even have a left flank at the time and much of the Federal force was still arriving from Emmitsburg and Taneytown. I live only about an hour and a half from Gettysburg... There is nothing like the place. On my way, I can pass through Taneytown and Emmitsburg and retrace the Union routes. There is something about the place. I believe I had family who fought on both sides, but I'm still researching this. Les Kinsolving, a local conservative talk show host here in Baltimore played General Barksdale in Gettysburg and again in Gods and Generals. He had an incredible radio show from Farnsworth House in Gettysburg last night. It was broadcast in 10 states and was one of the most incredible shows I have heard.