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Why the Name Devil’s Den?

In the mind of any Civil War buff, the words “Devil’s Den” conjure up a striking vivid scene of fighting from the Battle of Gettysburg. But how did the rocky parcel of ground get this name? We talk with Garry Adelman of the Civil War Trust to discuss this question.

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