The Confederate strategy on the second day of the battle was a direct assault on the flanks.

General Robert E. Lee aimed to exploit perceived weaknesses in the Union line, particularly targeting the flanks at Little Round Top and Cemetery Ridge. Confederate forces launched coordinated attacks against these positions to break through Union defenses. Despite initial successes, particularly at Little Round Top, the Union troops managed to hold their ground. The failure to achieve a decisive breakthrough on this day significantly impacted the overall outcome of the battle.