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Confederate infantry defended the high ground around the Church.
Hagerstown Turnpike.
Confederate artillery batteries were positioned near where the Visitor Center is today. These guns resisted numerous Union advances early that morning, and were instrumental in helping the Army of Northern Virginia hold this vital ground.
The Dunker Church, a battlefield landmark then and now, became a focal point for repeated Union attacks.
The West Woods provided cover for Confederate troops. |