Gate to the Triangular Field
The Triangular Field through which came Brigadier General Evander Law's men as they assaulted Houck's Ridge and Devil's Den.
During the Gettysburg Campaign, Ward's brigade was assigned on July 2 by Maj. Gen. Daniel Sickles to hold a large area from the Wheatfield Road to Devil's Den. Stretched thin with little reserves, Ward's brigade nevertheless held their ground stubbornly. Regiments were moved to threatened points of the line, especially the left flank. Finally it was driven back by determined Confederate attacks. Ward became temporary commander of the division when Birney assumed corps command following the wounding of General Sickles. Col. Hiram Berdan took command of Ward's brigade. Ward lost 781 officers and men out of 2,188 present, a loss of 35.7%. Ward suffered a wound on July 2 but did not relinquish command.
"In this manner for the space of one and a half hours did we advance and retire, both parties endeavoring to gain possession of the stone wall." ~ General J. H. Hobart Ward
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Gate to the Triangular Field
The Triangular Field through which came Brigadier General Evander Law's men as they assaulted Houck's Ridge and Devil's Den.
During the Gettysburg Campaign, Ward's brigade was assigned on July 2 by Maj. Gen. Daniel Sickles to hold a large area from the Wheatfield Road to Devil's Den. Stretched thin with little reserves, Ward's brigade nevertheless held their ground stubbornly. Regiments were moved to threatened points of the line, especially the left flank. Finally it was driven back by determined Confederate attacks. Ward became temporary commander of the division when Birney assumed corps command following the wounding of General Sickles. Col. Hiram Berdan took command of Ward's brigade. Ward lost 781 officers and men out of 2,188 present, a loss of 35.7%. Ward suffered a wound on July 2 but did not relinquish command.
"In this manner for the space of one and a half hours did we advance and retire, both parties endeavoring to gain possession of the stone wall." ~ General J. H. Hobart Ward
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Gate to the Triangular Field
The Triangular Field through which came Brigadier General Evander Law's men as they assaulted Houck's Ridge and Devil's Den.
During the Gettysburg Campaign, Ward's brigade was assigned on July 2 by Maj. Gen. Daniel Sickles to hold a large area from the Wheatfield Road to Devil's Den. Stretched thin with little reserves, Ward's brigade nevertheless held their ground stubbornly. Regiments were moved to threatened points of the line, especially the left flank. Finally it was driven back by determined Confederate attacks. Ward became temporary commander of the division when Birney assumed corps command following the wounding of General Sickles. Col. Hiram Berdan took command of Ward's brigade. Ward lost 781 officers and men out of 2,188 present, a loss of 35.7%. Ward suffered a wound on July 2 but did not relinquish command.
"In this manner for the space of one and a half hours did we advance and retire, both parties endeavoring to gain possession of the stone wall." ~ General J. H. Hobart Ward
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Gate to the Triangular Field
The Triangular Field through which came Brigadier General Evander Law's men as they assaulted Houck's Ridge and Devil's Den.
During the Gettysburg Campaign, Ward's brigade was assigned on July 2 by Maj. Gen. Daniel Sickles to hold a large area from the Wheatfield Road to Devil's Den. Stretched thin with little reserves, Ward's brigade nevertheless held their ground stubbornly. Regiments were moved to threatened points of the line, especially the left flank. Finally it was driven back by determined Confederate attacks. Ward became temporary commander of the division when Birney assumed corps command following the wounding of General Sickles. Col. Hiram Berdan took command of Ward's brigade. Ward lost 781 officers and men out of 2,188 present, a loss of 35.7%. Ward suffered a wound on July 2 but did not relinquish command.
"In this manner for the space of one and a half hours did we advance and retire, both parties endeavoring to gain possession of the stone wall." ~ General J. H. Hobart Ward
Tags: American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Gate at the Triangular Field Gettysburg Pennsylvania Haunted Gettysburg Haunted Places Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Nikon D7000 Triangle Field Gettysburg Pennsylvania United States Wooden Fence
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