The Battle of Chancellorsville - April 30 to May 6 1863
This has proven to be one of the worst battles thus far. With a total loss of 24000 lives on the combined sides, 10000 of those being Confederate soldiers, I'm not sure that any of us were prepared for this gruesome battle. The South also lost a great leader and mind in the death of Lt. Gen. J.T. (Stonewall) Jackson, as he suffered a mortal wound. While there is much despair, this was a victory for the Confederacy. If we hold out a little longer perhaps we will see the south prevail.
http://www.brotherswar.com/Chancellorsville-14.htm
http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/ABPP/battles/va032.htm
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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