How was the 20th Maine Regiment so instrumental in winning the Battle of Gettysburg?
1 Answer
May 14, 2017
The Regiment's action during July 2, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg with other units of Colonel Strong Vincent's Brigade was critical to the holding of the Union's left on that day.
Explanation:
The 3rd Brigade reached the Little Round Top as Sickles Corps was under great pressure in front of it. The 20th Maine Regiment was on the left of the Union line. The Regiment as part of the 3rd Brigade withstood strong attacks. When they ran out of ammunition 20th Maine and the 83rd Pennsylvania charged the forming up rebels in a bayonet charge that disrupted the attack and captured many Confederate soldiers. This 20 Maine's attack saved the Union left at a critical moment. (Read Killer Angels )
