Digital Learning Commons: Civil War: Chancellorsville, April-May, 1863

Resources

Stonewall Jackson in the Moonlight
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Among the storied tactics employed by both sides during the American Civil War, one of the most brilliant was a flank attack by Confederate Lieutenant General "Stonewall" Jackson that routed the Union army's right wing. In the battle at Chancellorsville, a full moon may have changed the course of the American Civil War
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Olson, Donald W., and Laurie E. Jasinski. "Stonewall Jackson in the moonlight: in the battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia, a full Moon may have changed the course of the American Civil War." Sky & Telescope, May 2013, p. 32+. General OneFile, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A331082196/GPS?u=maine&sid=GPS&xid=12eb2f3c.
Battle of Chancellorsville
Concise overview of the Battle of Chancellorsville. Also includes links to related resources such as maps, military bios, videos, and pictures.
Chancellorsville Campaign
Overview of the Battle of Chancellorsville that includes background information, timeline of events, and aftermath.
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Wolfe, Brendan. “Chancellorsville Campaign.” Encyclopedia Virginia, Virginia Humanites, 29 Nov. 2012, www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Chancellorsville_Campaign.
Chancellorsville, Southern Historical Society Papers
Collection of resources which include letters and recollections from those who served in the Battle of Chancellorsville, timeline, overview, official reports, and more.
Chancellorsville, May 1863: Lee uses audacity, surprise to defeat union forces
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Before May 1863, Chancellorsville, Va., was little more than an intersection on the way to Fredericksburg. Today, the area is renowned as the site of what many historians call Gen. Robert E. Lee's "greatest victory."
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Harris, Margaret C. "Chancellorsville, May 1863: Lee uses audacity, surprise to defeat union forces." Infantry Magazine, Apr.-June 2015, p. 72+. General OneFile, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A471554262/GPS?u=maine&sid=GPS&xid=1c9cb218.

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Joseph Hooker	Robert E. Lee	Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
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Podcasts

Civil War Podcast - Chancellorsville, Part 1 (25 minutes)
First part in a multi-part podcast that tackles all aspects of the Battle of Chancellorsville.
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Rich. “Chancellorsville (Part the First).” The Civil War (1861-1865): A History Podcast, 18 Nov. 2018, civilwarpodcast.org/2018/11/18/civil-war-podcast-episode-258/.
Key Battles of the Civil War: Chancellorsville (46 minutes)
The Battle of Chancellorsville is considered Robert E. Lee’s masterpiece. His reputation as a military genius was sealed by fighting an incredibly successful offensive battle despite being outnumbered 2-to-1 and launching attacks on multiple fronts.
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Early, James, and Scott Rank. “Episode 10: The Battle of Chancellorsville.” Key Battles of the Civil War, 11 Feb. 2019, itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-the-battle-of-chancellorsville/id1451661573?i=1000429652282&mt=2.