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Chancellorsville
The Battle of Chancellorsville
— Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park —
The Civil War had entered its third year, and the Army of the Potomac was again on the march. Led by its new commander, "Fighting Joe" Hooker, the 134,000-man Union juggernaut crossed the Rappahannock River beyond Lee's left flank on April 28, 1863, and descended upon a former country inn known as Chancellorsville. Although reduced to just 60,000 men, Lee responded with his accustomed audacity, attacking Hooker here in the gloomy thickets of the Wilderness.

Four days of pitched battle followed, in which Lee outmaneuvered and outfought his opponent, ultimately forcing him to retreat. It was the Southern leader's greatest triumph of the war, but it came at great cost. On May 10, 1863, his top general, Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, died of wounds received in the battle. Without Jackson to carry out his plans, Lee never again achieved such stunning success.

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: National Park Service Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union Related Website: [Web Link] Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes Date Installed or Dedicated: Not listed Rating (1-5): Not listed

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