GDG- Re: Arnold and Cushing were not overrun July 2nd!

[DShultz180 at aol.com]

> <<I would be interested in hearing any convincing evidence regarding 
> Arnold's or Cushing's Batteries having been overrun on July 2nd.>>
> 

Nothing more than speculation based on unfounded theory. You are correct, 
Mike, suggesting that neither Cushing or Arnold were overrun. As a matter of fact 
Brown's guns were not all entirely overrun either. One must remember that gun 
NO. 2 (I believe) was upset at the wall, uprighted, then pulled back without 
being touched (one of three that made it out safely). The disorganized left of 
Wright's Brigade did not make it to the wall[s] at or north of the Copse of 
Trees let alone cross them. Brown's overrun gun line (half battery) was perhaps 
the furthest penetration of that brigade that far north with Weir's gun line 
the furthest penetration that far south. Both battery's last stands were well 
west of below the crest of Cemetery Ridge.

Happy New Year everyone!

Warm Regards,

Dave Shultz