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Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: November 8, 2008
Caption: 4th Maine Infantry Right Flank
Additional Description: Looking from the right flank marker toward the monument. This flank marker is an example of an unfortunately common issue plaguing those studying the battle by way of markers. The flank markers were placed during the 1880s onward based on some general initial battle lines, and sometimes do not conform with the actual locations of the heaviest fighting. The 4th Maine was at first posted across the crest of the Devil's Den, then moved into a "refuse" line anchored on Plum Run. However, that line was well in advance of this flank marker.
Submitted: January 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p49149
File Size: 1.523 Megabytes

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