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Northern Virginia: Federals Approach Mine Run

November 28, 2018 WalterCoffey

November 28, 1863 – Major General George G. Meade tried launching one more offensive before winter, leading his Federal Army of the Potomac against General

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Northern Virginia: Meade Looks to Advance

November 21, 2018 WalterCoffey

November 21, 1863 – Major General George G. Meade received intelligence that his Federal Army of the Potomac now held a major numerical advantage over

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Dissension in the Army of the Potomac

January 23, 2018 WalterCoffey

January 23, 1863 – The defeat at Fredericksburg and the failed “Mud March” sparked recriminations among the Federal army command, leading to wholesale changes. By

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Assigning Blame in the Army of the Potomac

December 22, 2017 WalterCoffey

December 22, 1862 – President Abraham Lincoln sought to clarify responsibility for the defeat at Fredericksburg and console the Army of the Potomac. A few

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