Union Attack at the Slaughter Pen Farm
The Battle of Fredericksburg
Historian Frank O'Reilly describes the opening attacks across the Slaughter Pen Farm towards Prospect Hill at the Battle of Fredericksburg. This video is one of the many historian videos that you can find in our Fredericksburg Battle App for iPhone and Android smartphones. www.civilwar.org/battleapps
Related Resources
Fredericksburg: Battle Overview »
Battle of Fredericksburg Animated Map »
The True Battle for Fredericksburg by Frank O'Reilly »
Fredericksburg by George C. Rable »
Central Virginia Battlefields Trust »
National Park Service: Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania »
Tour the Battlefield with Confidence
Our Fredericksburg Battle App will provide you with a cutting-edge way to experience the rich history of the Fredericksburg Battlefield. Our GPS-powered touring application will allow you to explore the entire battlefield, from the river crossings to Marye’s Heights and the Slaughter Pen Farm. Learn More »
Video
Fredericksburg - The Sunken Road »
Fredericksburg - The River Crossing »
History Articles
The True Battle for Fredericksburg by Frank O'Reilly »
Fredericksburg: Confederate Victory, Union Story by George Rable »
Voices from the Storm: Civilians Endure the Battle of Fredericksburg »
Brig. Gen. John Gibbon's Brief Breach During the Battle of Fredericksburg »
Photos
View our collection of Fredricksburg photos »
Maps
View our animated map »
Watch all of the tactical action from Marye's Heights to the Slaughter Pen














