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North Anna Trail Map

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Edward Alexander

This past Sunday marked the 156th anniversary of James Ledlie’s doomed assault against the formidable Confederate earthworks below the North Anna, where Emerging Civil War’s Chris Mackowski recently recorded a video tour of the battlefield. Portions of this ground are … Continue reading →

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Upton’s Attack at Spotsylvania: Modern Trail Map

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Edward Alexander

I can safely speak for the Virginia cabal of Emerging Civil War that we are big fans of Emory Upton. An influential military tactician, he is probably best known for his assault on the western face of the mule shoe … Continue reading →

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