Effects on the First Minnesota
Of the 289 Minnesotans that charged down the hill, over 80% became casualties. Only 47 were standing for the third day's fighting. The two companies that had not taken part in the famous July 2nd charge rejoined the unit for the third day's fighting. Pickett's charge resulted in an additional 64 killed and 160 wounded in the First Minnesota's ranks.
Of the 289 Minnesotans that charged down the hill, over 80% became casualties. Only 47 were standing for the third day's fighting. The two companies that had not taken part in the famous July 2nd charge rejoined the unit for the third day's fighting. Pickett's charge resulted in an additional 64 killed and 160 wounded in the First Minnesota's ranks.