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Gettysburg Day 2

July 2, 1863 marked one of the watershed days in American history. Robert E. Lee designed a plan to attack both Union flanks, the left around the Round Tops and the right at Culp's Hill. It was a day full of dramatic fighting that saw the Union hold the line. It would take its place as one of the deadliest days in American military history. Everyday places like John Rose's Wheatfield, Little Round Top, Devil's Den, Culp's Hill, and Sherfy's Peach Orchard gained everlasting fame. For a photographer, this is the part of the battlefield that deserves the most attention. It offers eye-catching scenery and great views of the battlefield. Go first thing in the morning, and you will be mostly alone as you watch the light of magic hour spread over the grounds around you.
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  • Sunrise over the top of Big Round Top.

    Sunrise over the top of Big Round Top.

  • Cannon on the approach to the Round Tops.

    Cannon on the approach to the Round Tops.

  • The Bushman Farm. Texas and Georgia troops passed through here on the way to the Round Tops and Devil's Den.

    The Bushman Farm. Texas and Georgia troops passed through here on the way to the Round Tops and Devil's Den.

  • View across the bloody Wheatfield to Little Round Top.

    View across the bloody Wheatfield to Little Round Top.

  • Little Round Top from the Wheatfield.

    Little Round Top from the Wheatfield.

  • View of the Round Tops from the Seminary Ridge observation tower.

    View of the Round Tops from the Seminary Ridge observation tower.

  • View of Devil's Den from Little Round Top - no wonder this hill was tough to climb for the Confederates.

    View of Devil's Den from Little Round Top - no wonder this hill was tough to climb for the Confederates.

  • The rocky slope of Little Round Top.

    The rocky slope of Little Round Top.

  • Gouverneur K. Warren statue on Little Round Top - this engineer played a key role in making sure the hill was defended just in time.

    Gouverneur K. Warren statue on Little Round Top - this engineer played a key role in making sure the hill was defended just in time.

  • Gouverneur K. Warren statue on Little Round Top.

    Gouverneur K. Warren statue on Little Round Top.

  • View from Little Round Top toward Cemetery Hill.

    View from Little Round Top toward Cemetery Hill.

  • Gouverneur K. Warren statue on Little Round Top.

    Gouverneur K. Warren statue on Little Round Top.

  • Monument to the 155th Pennsylvania on Little Round Top.

    Monument to the 155th Pennsylvania on Little Round Top.

  • Monument to the 155th Pennsylvania on Little Round Top.

    Monument to the 155th Pennsylvania on Little Round Top.

  • Patty O'Rourke, who was killed leading his 140th New York regiment over the crest of Little Round Top.

    Patty O'Rourke, who was killed leading his 140th New York regiment over the crest of Little Round Top.

  • Monument to the 16th Michigan on Little Round Top.

    Monument to the 16th Michigan on Little Round Top.

  • Monument to the 16th Michigan on Little Round Top.

    Monument to the 16th Michigan on Little Round Top.

  • Monument to the 20th Maine on Little Round Top.

    Monument to the 20th Maine on Little Round Top.

  • Looking along one of the positions held by the 20th Maine during its valiant and famous defense of the Union left flank on Little Round Top.

    Looking along one of the positions held by the 20th Maine during its valiant and famous defense of the Union left flank on Little Round Top.

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    Sunrise over the top of Big Round Top.
    Cannon on the approach to the Round Tops.
    The Bushman Farm. Texas and Georgia troops passed through here on the way to the Round Tops and Devil's Den.