30+ Rare and Fascinating Photos from the American Civil War

The fierce clash on Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg showcased the Union soldiers repelling Confederate forces, preventing them from gaining strategic high ground. This pivotal defense led to Lee’s risky ‘Pickett’s Charge’ gamble.

Captured two days post-battle, this photo, though not pristine, vividly narrates the brutality and devastation of the skirmish on Little Round Top, reflecting the intense combative engagement’s aftermath.