Gettysburg Culps Hill

[Johnny Reb]

Originally Posted by Adam Helmer

Johnny Reb,


I read a lot about Little Round Top (LRT) and what really happened there. The book, "Killer Angels" makes it sound like the 20th Maine saved the whole Union Line. Actually, General Warren went to LRT and saw the weakpoint on the Union left. He rode to the rear, found Brigade Commander Strong Vincent and told him to fill in the line on LRT. Without asking his division commander, Vincent put the 20th Maine, 83rd Pennsylvania, 44th New York and 16th Michigan into the line. So, yes, Colonel Chamberlain did put the 20th Maine on LRT, but there were three other regiments there to help.

Adam

Adam
I agree, I don't think Gouverneur Warren or Strong Vincent got enough recognition for their part in the Battle. Because of the importance of Colonel strong Vincent's action at Gettysburg he was promoted to General on the Battlefield. His last words to his men were: Don't give an inch.

Jack I also have Stephen Sear's book on Gettysburg, Great Book.