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The Battle of Rich Mountain

In May 1861 Federal forces under Major General George B. McClellan invaded western Virginia to protect…

20th Maine Volunteers

The 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry was a three-year regiment that fought with the Army of the Potomac.…

The Words of Lincoln

The Battle of Savage's Station

In the sixth of the eight battles of The Seven Days Lee pursued McClellan but failed to prevent his retreat…

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