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Who attacked Chamberlain's troops at Little Round Top?

  • 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment

  • 13th South Carolina Regiment

  • 42nd Mississippi Infantry

  • 7th Florida Infantry

Answer

The 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment, led by Colonel William Oates, launched a fierce assault on Chamberlain's troops at Little Round Top. Despite being outnumbered and outflanked, Chamberlain's men held their ground, repelling multiple waves of attacks. The 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment suffered heavy casualties and was eventually forced to retreat.
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