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Jackson’s Counterattack – Late afternoon December 13, 1862

Writing about an attack that aborted as soon as it began is an interesting challenge. The case in point is Lieutenant General (LG) Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson’s counterattack following the Union assault against Prospect Hill below Fredericksburg. Jackson was never one to pass up a chance to fight. So, what happened at Fredericksburg in the late afternoon of December 13, 1862? What did he attempt and why did he call it off? Continue reading

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