Military & Warfare

Battle of South Mountain during Maryland Campaign

Fought in Maryland, the Battle of South Mountain saw Union and Confederate forces clash as Union General George B. McClellan pursued General Robert E. Lee's army. The tactical maneuvering along South Mountain was crucial in the Union's attempt to stop the Confederate advance into the North, leading to significant engagements at locations like Fox's Gap and Turner's Gap. The battle lasted from dawn until dusk, marking a pivotal moment in the Maryland Campaign as the Union sought to regain momentum and morale.

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