I Just finished reading a book titled Culps hill and Cemetery hill (for the third time) by Henry Pfanz. I bought this excellent book several years ago because I wanted to know more of what happened on this hill during the 3 day battle at Gettysburg. Much has been written about other parts of the battlefield like Little round top, the wheatfield, Pickets charge, Cemetery hill, ect. But I never heard much about Culps hill, so about 5 years ago I Bought 2 Books the One already mentioned and another by Jeff Wert titled Gettysburg Day 3. Culps Hill Has become my Favorite area of the Battlefield, it was just as important as Little round top and Pickets charge. If the confederates broke through culps hill and the Unions right flank they Could have done 3 things.
1) They Could have cut off the Federals escape route (the Baltimore Pike)
2) They Could have captured the Federals supply trains on the Baltimore pike
3) They Could have attacked the federals form the rear and the front from Seminary ridge. (Pickets Charge)
The Battle Could have had a much different outcome if this had happened. I guess this is why this part of the battlefield intrigues me so. I don't think it ever got the recognition it deserves. If any of you are planning a trip to Gettysburg in the near future, make sure ya pay a visit to Culps Hill. You wont be disappointed.
