His division moved ahead to the east, no longer under central control. [23], Two of Benning's Confederate regiments, the 2nd and 17th Georgia, moved down Plum Run Valley around Ward's flank. There is no finer companion to Mr. Imhof's book than Harry Pfanz's Gettysburg - The Second Day. It is unclear to which heights he was referring. The two regular brigades suffered 829 casualties out of 2,613 engaged. The following day was what the Gettysburg Foundation termed a Family Fun day at the farm and were were able to return and walk about. Test Your Knowledge: Gettysburg Battle Day 2. History appeared to be repeating itself when the Battle of Gettysburg broke out on July 1, 1863, as Union forces were driven through the town of Gettysburg into some hills just to the south. I shall remain in my present position to-morrow, but am not prepared to say, until better advised of the condition of the army, whether my operations will be of an offensive or defensive character. The July 2 battle map shows the Union’s new defensive line south of town, after Day 1’s Confederate successes. 21 38. The Confederates suffered severe casualties and gained only the portions of the Union line that had been vacated under orders that afternoon by General Meade to reinforce the left flank of his line against Longstreet. Map of the environs of Gettysburg showing troop and artillery positions, roads, houses and names of residents, relief by contour lines at intervals of 20 feet and spot heights, woodland, the Gettysburg & Hanover R.R., and drainage. Barksdale's 1,600 Mississippians wheeled left against the flank of Humphreys's division, collapsing their line, regiment by regiment. [14], At 4:30 p.m., Hood stood in his stirrups at the front of the Texas Brigade and shouted, "Fix bayonets, my brave Texans! Gen. James Barnes, those of Cols. Smith's New York battery was under severe pressure from three sides, but its supporting infantry regiments were suffering severe casualties and could not protect it. Gen. Evander M. Law; left rear, Brig. Hill) were present, and the First Corps (Lt. Gen. James Longstreet) was arriving from Cashtown; only Longstreet's division under George E. Pickett did not participate in the battle on July 2. The Wheatfield changed hands once again. Carnot Posey's brigade made slow progress and never crossed the Emmitsburg Road, despite protestations from Wright. [16], The two lead brigades split their advances into two directions, although not on brigade boundaries. Even as it piled up victories in the West, the Union army struggled mightily in the East in 1862 and early 1863, losing the Seven Days Battles, Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville and drawing at Antietam. All of the Second Corps (Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell) and Third Corps (Lt. Gen. A.P. Realizing that his troops were too far advanced and exposed, Crawford pulled the brigade back to the east edge of the Wheatfield. 3 38. As Ward's line along Houck's Ridge continued to collapse, the position manned by the 40th became increasingly untenable. Donate today to preserve battlefields in America and protect the legacy of our nation’s defining conflicts. To Hood's left, Maj. Gen. Lafayette McLaws attacked the Wheatfield and the Peach Orchard. Battle of Gettysburg – Day 1 Battle of Gettysburg – Day 3. During the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 2, 1863) Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee attempted to capitalize on his first day's success. The Union defense was fierce, and Anderson's brigade pulled back; its commander was wounded in the leg and was carried from the battle. The 86th New York also lost its commander. Any force attacking up the road would find two entire Union corps and their guns posted on the ridge to their immediate right flank. 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