Some of the heaviest fighting occurred in the area known as the Slaughter Pen. This view looking west from the woods.
The woods east of the slaughter pen contained rough terrain that disabled artillery and caissons.
View looking from McFadden's Ford up the hill on which sat a large number of Union artillery pieces. The confederate charge up the hill was not successful.
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McPhearson Farm, Gettysburg The McPhearson Farm saw some of the heaviest fighting on the morning of the first day (July 1, 1863) of battle. |