The Devil's Den and Slaughter Pen at Gettysburg
The Devil's Den is the accumulation of boulders in the center of the photo. It had gotten its name from the local population.
During the second day of the battle, it was captured by the Confederate Army and offered protection for sharpshooters (nowadays called snipers), conveniently facing Little Round Top.
In front of the Devil's Den, between it and Little Round Top, is the Slaughter Pen. It was called that because of the high number of Confederate soldiers who died or were wounded here.
Picture taken at Little Round Top
Gettysburg National Military Park
The Devil's Den and Slaughter Pen at Gettysburg
The Devil's Den is the accumulation of boulders in the center of the photo. It had gotten its name from the local population.
During the second day of the battle, it was captured by the Confederate Army and offered protection for sharpshooters (nowadays called snipers), conveniently facing Little Round Top.
In front of the Devil's Den, between it and Little Round Top, is the Slaughter Pen. It was called that because of the high number of Confederate soldiers who died or were wounded here.
Picture taken at Little Round Top
Gettysburg National Military Park