The Malvern Hill Crest

From the crest of Malvern Hill, Union artillerists held guns stretched across the hill, with at least thirty in place during the battle, though only eight now represent them. On several occasions, when Southern infantry approached, the cannoneers gave way to their own infantry supports, which rushed forward through the line of cannon and dispersed the Confederates. These clashes often became close-quarters fighting, and a great many of the Union army's 3,000 casualties occurred in these actions.

Virginia · United States