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Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: March 29, 2008
Caption: The 125th Pennsylvania Position
Additional Description: Looking east from the far end of the Smoketown Road extension. The regiment occupied a position on the high ground on the north side (left) of the road in the distance. While tactically a formidable position, if properly supported, the flank here was in the air and easily turned. At the time of the battle, this area that is now open field was part of the West Woods. Union commanders could not see the peril due to the heavy woods, confusion of battle, and conflicting reports. The position of the 125th is an example of the confusion. Most of the regiment's parent brigade were posted in the East Woods at this time.
Submitted: April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p20736
File Size: 1.414 Megabytes

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