Many fell, but the others rushed on, and Harry, although unconscious of it, began to shout as he saw them cross a little stream and charge with all their might against the enemy.
The combat was stubborn and furious.

The men of Sickles redoubled their efforts.

At some points their line was driven in and the Texans sought to take their artillery, but at others they held fast and even threatened the Southern flank.

They knew, too, that reinforcements were promised to them and they encouraged one another by saying they were already in sight.
Harry could not turn his eyes away from this struggle, much of which was hidden in the smoke, and all of which was confused.

The cannon of Hill and Ewell were thundering elsewhere, but here was the crucial point.
The Round Tops rose on one side of the combatants.