Gettysburg - Little Round Top

Big Round Top lies at the southern end of Cemetery Ridge is a key feature of the battlefield. The base of Little Round Top was occupied by Union troops overnight of July 1, 1863. From their signal station on the northern summit of Little Round Top, the flag wavers held a commanding view north and west. It was the occupants of this station, which concerned General Longstreet as he marched his troops into position to attack that afternoon.