1. Little and Big Round Top from the Valley of Death Then & Now

Quick Facts

Location:

This photograph was taken near Wheatfield Road.

From this angle, it is easy to see why many soldiers called Little Round Top, ‘the mountain’. With its steep incline and rocky ground, one can only imagine how daunting it would be to try and ascend the slopes while under fire. On July 2, the Union army would gain the upper hand with their claim on this valuable piece of geography.