Battle of Chancellorsville

THE MOST FAMOUS FRIENDLY FIRE DEATH IN AMERICAN HISTORY

One of the Civil Wars greatest commanders was mortally wounded on the day of his greatest triumph. Stonewall Jackson was shot during the Battle of Chancellorsville. Earlier on May 2, 1863, Jackson’s corps has pulled off the greatest flanking attack of the war. He had marched his men all day Read more…

By admin, 1 yearMay 2, 2023 ago

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Interesting Facts about the Battle of Chancellorsville Gen. Joseph Hooker had replaced the incompetent Ambrose Burnside after his frontal lunacy at Fredericksburg. Hooker quickly whipped the Army of the Potomac into shape and stole a march on Lee by crossing the Rappahannock River and descending on Lee’s left. Lee’s Army Read more…

By admin, 5 yearsJanuary 18, 2020 ago