Photo Essay of the Dead at Gettysburg's Devils Den
The second day of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863 General Longstreets corps attacked the left flank of Major Daniel Sickles III corp at Devils Den. The Union had 2,400 defenders on the Den that was eventually captured by the confederates under John Bell Hood. The Confederates took heavy casualties, with 1,800 dead. The Union suffered 800 casualties.
Confederates Capture Devils Den as they attempt to move around the Union Army's left flank.
1863 Photo is looking from Devils Den towards Little Round Top.
Dead Confederate sharpshooter at Devils Den.
Dead Confederate soldier at Devils Den. Some of these bodies were dragged to this location by photographers.
Dead Union soldiers at Devils Den. (Staged photo)
Photo of Union soldiers dead at Devils Den. Staged Photo)
The second day of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863 General Longstreets corps attacked the left flank of Major Daniel Sickles III corp at Devils Den. The Union had 2,400 defenders on the Den that was eventually captured by the confederates under John Bell Hood. The Confederates took heavy casualties, with 1,800 dead. The Union suffered 800 casualties.
