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Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: February 21, 2009
Caption: 17th Connecticut Volunteers Position
Additional Description: Looking north down Wainwright Avenue (which was Brickyard Lane at the time of the battle). The 17th Connecticut initially near the monument location, between the 25th and 75th Ohio Regiments. To fill a gap between Ames' (at the time commanded by Col. Harris of the 75th Ohio) Brigade and Von Gilsa's Brigade, the 17th shifted further south, roughly where the photographer is standing, still facing the lane. During the evening assault of Hays' and Avery's Brigades, the regiment held the line, along with the 75th Ohio, in spite of being practically surrounded by charging Confederates.
Submitted: March 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p56417
File Size: 1.522 Megabytes

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