GDG- Hello From New Member

[James Cameron]

<< I am a new member looking forward to good conversation. My interest in
Gettysburg is from a family member who fought there with the 11th NJ
Vol. Co I. (GGGrandfather). Yes, I know all about the controversy. In
fact, at 57 yrs. I'm a junior at Juniata college doing a major in
history. My research paper for my /Civil War and Reconstruction/ class
is on that very controversy. This is the first class where the Professor
doesn't make me feel stupid! We were in Gettysburg a few weeks ago for
student presentations, but living in Bedford Co. I try to get there at
least once a year.

I just read something a couple of weeks ago that Little Round Top was
abandoned for a short time during the battle except for a few flagmen.
Warren was responsible for sending troops there to cover that part of
the line.

Linda  >>

Welcome to the GDG.  The best conversations often spring from points raised 
by new members, so don't be shy!

Your GGGrandfather's regiment was in the division that put up what was, IMO, 
one of the best fights of the entire battle.  Also, for some reason, one of 
the more overlooked fights of the battle.

As to LRT, I'm not so sure I'd say it was abandoned, so much as not yet 
manned the way it should have been.  Something which is part and parcel of 
the whole controversy over Sickles' actions.

Jim Cameron