July 2, 1863, Gettysburg: Company E of the First Minnesota stops an attack by Alabama, and takes 82% casualties. "Do you see those colors?" "Yes, sir." "Then take them." The Minnesotans' sacrifice gave the Union line time to plug its gap, and re-form.
July 2, 1863, Gettysburg: Company E of the First Minnesota stops an attack by Alabama, and takes 82% casualties.
ReplyDelete"Do you see those colors?"
"Yes, sir."
"Then take them."
The Minnesotans' sacrifice gave the Union line time to plug its gap, and re-form.