Spotsylvania County is one of the most fought over regions in the nation. More than 100,000 men in blue and gray became casualties in the four major battles fought in or near the county.

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The Alrich Tract on the Spotsylvania Battlefield
The May 12, 1864 struggle for Heth's Salient at Spotsylvania was decided on this historic property.

The Slaughter Pen Farm on the Fredericksburg Battlefield
On December 13, 1862, the Slaughter Pen Farm was soaked in the blood of 5,000 men in blue and gray.

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Robert K. Krick's Series on Chancellorsville
Multi-part series in being published by the Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star.
(Links to Krick's articles about the fighting on the first day of Chancellorsville appear below).

An unfinished railroad shapes the battle's course (week 12)

'Stonewall' Jackson from the flank, as was his custom (week 11)

Infantry fighting east of Lick Run (week 10)

Jackson begins aggressive advance (week 9)

Lee seizes the initiative (week 8)