Seeing Hooker was never going to take the offensive, Lee pulled two more Divisions, those of South Carolinian RH Anderson and Georgian Lafayette McLaws from in front of Hooker and led them himself against Sedgwick in conjunction with Jubal Early. It was to be a day of frustration for Lee, as he could not prod McLaws forward and get the 3 division attack going. Sedgwick withdrew over Banks’ Ford when he lost Marye’s Heights to Early.(Early had a great battle.)
This was the cue for Hooker to call the campaign over and he withdrew over US Ford on the 5th. Casualties were high for the four day battle: 13000 for Lee and 17000 for Hooker. Lee’s proportion was too high, considering he only had 60000 to start with.
Lee and the South had bettered an army twice the size of their own and given Virginia breathing space. Lee’s next move, as it had been in 62, after a victory, was to move North.
Gettysburg awaited.
Jackson would never again be Lee’s “right arm”’ as he passed away on the 10th from complications from his amputation.
His last words were: let us cross over the river and rest in the shade of the trees.
If this comes to your town - Don't Miss It!!!
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The Banff Mountain Film Festival:
http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/tour/At the very least - check out the trailer from last year’s show - http://paddypallin.com.au/banff/ (click on the trailer).
This year’s show was IMO even better - MORE adrenaline, more passion, grittier, and even more remarkable people. I strongly encourage you to check it out - it will challenge much of what you imagine to be the limits to the human condition.(and for you army-types - there is a very inspirational short on 5 injured Iraq-vets and their new-found-passion for downhill skiing)
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Thanks for the tip, cystic crypt. I’ll keep an eye out for the touring production. :-)
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Nice it will be here april 1st, not sure if that is a good sign…
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Nice it will be here april 1st, not sure if that is a good sign…
excellent sign - that means you havn’t missed it!
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Do they have April fools day in Canada? Thats what I meant by sign :wink:
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Do they have April fools day in Canada? Thats what I meant by sign :wink:
i SUCK at catching april fools jokes/pranks. Yup - i’m that guy - pretty gullible.
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I’ll file that one away in the usefull information file. :evil:





