Devils Den Duel

In 1863 on the 2nd instant of July three guns of the 4th NY faced a Confederate Brigade(Robert's). The artillery dueled as the 4th tried to break the Rebel attack. They were not successful but did manage to hit a native fellow son General John Bell Hood who was in command of the Texans and lost his arm here. Three guns were captured by Hood's Division. In the background is Little Round Top.