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Pettigrew (search for this): chapter 23
, and to order Heth's Division, commanded by Pettigrew, and Lane's and Scales' Brigades, of Pender'e wounding of General Heth, commanded by General Pettigrew-and thy brigades of Lane, Scales, and Wine who observed the charge, it appeared that Pettigrew's line was not a continuation of that of Pic troops, for Captain Louis (r. Young, of General Pettigrew's staff, says: On the morning of the 3d of July, General Pettigrew, commanding Heth's Division, was instructed to report to General Lonuntermanded almost as soon as given, and General Pettigrew was instructed to advance upon the same e right of Heth's Division, commanded by General Pettigrew. Soon after I had executed this order, o support and assist the wavering columns of Pettigrew and Trimble. Pickett's troops, after deliveed causes produced their natural effect upon Pettigrew's Division, and the brigade supporting it, c planned, in support of those of Pickett and Pettigrew, not only would the latter division, in all
Hood (search for this): chapter 23
miles from Gettysburg, a little after dark, and Hood's Division got within nearly the same distance ition, opposite the enemy's left, about 4 P. M. Hood's Division was moved on farther to our right, aay; but, notwithstanding this, the divisions of Hood and McLaws (with the exception of Law's Brigadefront. That front was held by the divisions of Hood and McLaws. To strengthen him for the undertaknot at all threatened, one of the divisions of Hood and McLaws, and the greater portion of the otheee brigades as their support. The divisions of Hood and McLaws (First Corps) were passive spectatormmanding general. Had the veteran divisions of Hood and McLaws been moved forward, as was planned,se two would have been enabled, with the aid of Hood and McLaws, to resist all efforts of the enemy flank and rear with the divisions of McLaws and Hood. These divisions, as before stated, constitutesuch as to forbid the employment of McLaws' and Hood's Divisions in the attack; neither do I seek an
Heth (search for this): chapter 23
Gettysburg. Instructions had been sent to General Heth to ascertain what force was at Gettysburg, artillery were present in considerable force. Heth's Division was already hotly engaged, and it wa had meanwhile been advanced to relieve that of Heth; and Rodes, observing the effect of Early's atteet's Corps, was then up, fresh and available. Heth's Division, of Hill's Corps, was also mentioned him. Orders were sent to General Hill to place Heth's Division and two brigades of Pender's at Gene's, now commanded by General Lane, and to order Heth's Division, commanded by Pettigrew, and Lane's rd Corps)-the latter, since the wounding of General Heth, commanded by General Pettigrew-and thy briigades of. Lane and Scales acted as supports to Heth's Division. General Lane, in his report, says:ted under the same orders that I had received. Heth's Division was much longer than Lowrance's Brigrear of the right, to protect that flank; while Heth's Division moved forward on Pickett's left in e[6 more...]
James Longstreet (search for this): chapter 23
rge force of the enemy, near Gettysburg, General Longstreet was urged to hasten his march; and this,y rate, it would be unreasonable to hold General Longstreet alone accountable for this. Indeed, grehe attack. The general plan was unchanged. Longstreet, reinforced by Pickett's three brigades, whi. General Lee then had a conference with General Longstreet, and the mode of attack, and the troops nd understood the arrangement to be that General Longstreet should endeavor to force the enemy's linDivision and two brigades of Pender's at General Longstreet's disposal, and to be prepared to give hof Pender's Division, to report to Lieutenant General Longstreet, as a support to his corps, in the assault on the enemy's lines. General Longstreet proceeded at once to make the dispositions for's Division, was instructed to report to General Longstreet, who directed him to form in the rear ofded.-Extract from the Official Report of General Longstreet. It was different here. The charge[17 more...]
A. P. Hill (search for this): chapter 23
Maryland and advanced into Pennsylvania. General A. P. Hill, whose corps was the last to leave the lhed Cashtown, and stopped to confer with General A. P. Hill, whose corps was concentrating at that psoon heard in the direction of Gettysburg. General Hill hastened to the front. General Lee followe of the 1st of July, General Ewell learned that Hill's Corps was moving toward Gettysburg, and, on at having been engaged. Anderson's Division, of Hill's Corps, was also now up. With this force Genery the corps of Lieutenant Generals Ewell and A. P. Hill, the day previous, had taken a strong positigades of Lane and Scales, of Pender's Division, Hill's Corps; and as our extreme right was comparatias not strong enough for the movement, that General Hill was called on to reinforce him. Orders weree rode along the portion of the line held by A. P. Hill's Corps, and finally took position about theat only Pickett's Division, and the troops from Hill's Corps had taken part in the movement, and wit[6 more...]
George G. Meade (search for this): chapter 23
ether they should stand or retreat. In discussing several councils, or conferences, held by General Meade with his corps commanders, General Sickles testified, before the Committee on the Conduct ofa campaign was nearly twenty-five thousand. Concerning the strength of the Federal army, General Meade testified as follows, before the Committee on the Conduct of the War (second series, vol. i were the eleven thousand of General French. In this latter matter the evidence is against General Meade. General Hooker, on the 27th of June, 1863, telegraphed to General Halleck, from Poolesvilleugh General Halleck refused these troops to General Hooker, they were immediately awarded to General Meade, on his assuming command when General Hooker was relieved. With t more accurate returns counter at Gettysburg, excluding all consideration of the troops at Harper's Ferry, although General Meade, on assuming command, at once ordered General French to move to Frederick with seven thousan
Rodes (search for this): chapter 23
column in that direction. When within a few miles of the town, General Rodes, whose division was in advance, was made aware, by the sharp cas for battle to be made. On reaching the scene of conflict, General Rodes made his disposition to assail the force with which Hill's troo of Ewell's Corps, reached the field with his division, moved in on Rodes' left, and attacked the enemy with his accustomed vigor and impetuolls Corps, had meanwhile been advanced to relieve that of Heth; and Rodes, observing the effect of Early's attack, ordered his line forward. visions of Heth and Pender, of Hill's Corps, and those of Early and Rodes, of Ewell's Corps. On the side of the Federals there was the Firstwn of day on the second. The divisions of Major Generals Early and Rodes, of Ewell's Corps, had been actively engaged, and had sustained soms of colors. In explanation of this lack of expected support, General Rodes, who was on General Early's right, states in his report, that a
Round Top (search for this): chapter 23
o gain the Emmettsburg road on the enemy's left; but fearing that his force was too weak to venture to make an attack, he delayed until Law's Brigade joined its division, about noon on the 2d. In this, General Longstreet clearly admits that he assumed the responsibility of postponing the execution of the orders of the commanding general. Owing to the causes assigned, the troops were not in position to attack until 4 P. M. One can imagine what was going on in the Federal lines meanwhile. Round Top, the key to their position, which was not occupied in the morning, they now held in force, and another corps (Sedgwick's) had reached the field. Late as it was, the original plan was adhered to. The two divisions of Longstreet's Corps gallantly advanced, forced the enemy back a considerable distance, and captured some trophies and prisoners. Ewell's Divisions were ordered forward, and likewise gained additional ground and trophies. On Cemetery Hill the attack by Early's leading brigades
Wadsworth (search for this): chapter 23
e resulted a general and irresistible advance of our entire line; the enemy gave way at all points, and were driven in disorder through and beyond the town of Gettysburg, leaving over five thousand prisoners in our hands. In this action the force engaged on the Confederate side, as already stated, consisted of the divisions of Heth and Pender, of Hill's Corps, and those of Early and Rodes, of Ewell's Corps. On the side of the Federals there was the First Corps, embracing the divisions of Wadsworth, Doubleday, and Robinson; the Eleventh Corps, embracing the divisions of Schurz, Barlow, and Steinwehr, and the cavalry force under General Buford. The infantry force on each side was about the same, and the preponderance in numbers was with the Federals--to the extent of General Buford's cavalry command. General Lee witnessed the flight of the Federals through Gettysburg, and up the hills beyond. He then directed me to go to General Ewell, and to say to him that, from the position w
James L. Kemper (search for this): chapter 23
vision, continuing the charge without supports, and in the sight of the enemy, was not half so formidable or effective as it would have been had trees or hills prevented the enemy from so correctly estimating the strength of the attacking column, and our own troops from experiencing that sense of weakness which the known absence of support necessarily produced. In spite of all this, it steadily and gallantly advanced to its allotted task. As the three brigades under Garnett, Armistead, and Kemper, approach the enemy's lines, a most terrific fire of artillery and small-arms is concentrated upon them; but they swerve not — there is no faltering; steadily moving forward, they rapidly reduce the intervening space, and close with their adversaries; leaping the breastworks, they drive back the enemy, and plant their standard on the captured guns, amid shouts of victory-dearly won and short-lived victory. No more could be exacted, or expected, of those men of brave hearts and nerves of
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