Gettysburg 2007
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(2007-8)
Night Fall at High WaterAs night falls the fog raises over the meadow
capturing this eerie rendition of the 1st Minnesota monument which marks
the position of this regiment as it defended against Picketts charge on
July 3rd |
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(2007-9)
Willoughby RunThe river runs north and south on McPhersons Ridge. The
Iron Brigade and Archers Confederate Brigade splashed though these waters
as they engaged in horrific fighting in Herbst Woods on July 1st |
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(2007-10)
Cemetery Ridge.Artillery cannons on East Cemetery Hill marking the spot
where Maj. General Howards Eleventh Corps troops defended the steep
slopes from the Louisiana Tigers and North Carolina. To the east are
equestrian statues of Major Generals Oliver O. Howard and Winfield S.
Hancock which mark the crest of East Cemetery Hill. Taken in infrared
photography |
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(2007-11)
National Cemetery. The Soldiers National Monument located in the
Gettysburg National Cemetery, which is surrounded by the graves of the
fallen soldiers. Taken in infrared photography |
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(2007-12)
Maj. Gen. Hancock This monument marks the spot where Major General Winfield
Scott Hancock was wounded on July 3, 1863 during Picketts charge. In the
background is the Cordori Farm |
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(2007-13)
Picture 13 and the winner of the Friends of Gettysburg Contest
1st Minn. The first Minnesota monument on Cemetery Ridge stands
surrounded by Little Round Top to the south and the George Weikert farm in
the meadow |