DEATH IN DEVIL'S DEN
(Brady or O'Sullivan) (top photo) One of the most memorable photos of the entire war shows this dead Confederate soldier by a small stone wall at Devil's Den. Although he was identified for years as a sharpshooter the rifle next to him is not the type used by sharpshooters. This poor individual was originally found laying on a slope approximately 70 yards from the wall, which is shown in the second photo. It is believed the cameramen moved the body to the wall simply for a photographic opportunity. (A new theory suggests the original position was at the wall and he was moved down the slope. In any event, the body was indeed moved.)
VIEW OF CULP'S HILL
(Tyson Plate NPS) This is a view of Culp's Hill from the east side of Cemetery Hill. The Louisiana Tigers along with Colonel I. E. Avery's North Carolina Brigade attacked the camera position on July 2 but were driven off. The monument in the modern view (middle left hand side) is that of the 41st NY Regiment that took part in this fight. The camera position is approximately 100 yards east of the Evergreen Cemetery gateway. Mortally wounded during the battle and unable to speak, Colonel Avery scrawled his last thoughts. "Tell my father I died with my face to the enemy".
EDGE OF McPHERSON'S WOODS
(M.Brady) On or about July 15, 1863. During the opening hours of the battle on July 1, this area was defended by the Iron Brigade and the Pennsylvania Bucktails. As more Confederates were brought into the fight the Union was forced to withdrawl. During this retreat a color bearer (Ben Crippen) of the 143rd Pennsylvania turned towards the attacking Confederates and defiantly waved his flag and shook his fist. The result of his heroic action was instant death. This field is believed to be where that scene took place. Confederate Lieutenant General A.P. Hill witnessed the color bearer's death and made note of the brave solider in his official report. (Just out of view on the right in McPherson's Woods is where Union General John Reynolds was killed.)
LITTLE ROUND TOP FROM THE WEST
(O'Sullivan) July 6, 1863. This is the view thousands of Confederates saw as they rushed toward Little Round Top on July 2. The camera position is on the top portion of Devil's Den. In the foreground is the Valley of Death.

For further reading, we highly recommend the book, "Gettysburg, A Journey In Time" by William A. Frassanito. He has probably done more for modern day battlefield photography than any other author.

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