The witness trees of Gettysburg Battlefields

Joy Schantz, Yahoo Contributor Network
Mar 20, 2010

The witness trees of Gettysburg Battlefields

The Civil War is history, but the witness trees remain.

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Little Round Top and its trees witnessed the major battles of Gettysburg. Union Colonel Joshua Chamberlain of the 20th Main occupied this strategic hill.

Little Round Top provided an excellent view of the battles fought at Gettysburg. Monuments stand at the battlefields and in Gettysburg to commemorate what transpired during this historic battle.

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The battlefield below still echo the sounds of shots fired.

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The Devil's Den also experienced fierce combat.

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This is a bird's eye view from Little Round Top.

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A monument dedicated to the 91st Pennsylvania Infantry stands on Little Round Top.

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A row of Cannons now stand silent along Little Round Top. Witness trees stand in background.

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Witness trees encircle the monument sites.

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Tour buses pass numerous monuments erected along the battlefields.

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A silhouette of General Gouverneur K. Warren, head engineer for the Union Army, stands against the gray sky during a light drizzle.

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Gettysburg is proud of its beautiful monuments in the heart of the city.

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Those who appreciate Civil War history can visit the architecture, museums, theaters and cemeteries.