After Chancellorsville Battlefield, I made my way to neighboring Fredericksburg Battlefield.

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The Battle of Fredericksburg took place 11-15 December 1862.   Confederate forces held off advancing Union forces in their campaign to march to Richmond.

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Part of the stone wall on Marye’s Heights, occupied by a well-positioned and reinforced Confederate force who drove-back waves of attacking Union troops. This part of the wall is the original wall:

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An open field of battle:

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These earthworks are remnants of trenches used by Stonewall Jackson’s troops:

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Driving through Fredericksburg Battlefield:

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A gun of battle:

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My “America: F**k Yeah!” Road Trip: