Chancellorsville: An Astonishing Decision
An Astonishing Decision
Historian Bob Krick discusses the decision made by Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson to conduct a bold flank attack upon the Union army at Chancellorsville.
Related Resources
- Battle Overview: Chancellorsville Page
- Chancellorsville Photo Gallery
- Battle Map: Chancellorsville
- Chancellorsville, May 1: The Killing Game
- Chancellorsville, May 2: Audacious and Dangerous
- Chancellorsville, May 3: The Decisive Day
- Saving the Flank Attack
- Saving the First Day's Battlefield
- Virtual Tour: First Day Historical Markers
- Battle of Salem Church: Final Federal Assault at Chancellorsville (Civil War Times)
- Lee's Greatest Victory by Robert Krick (Fredericksburg.com)
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