Today in Prince William County, Virginia, the Third Corps of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee‘s Army of Northern Virginia attack the Second Corps of Union Gen. George E. Meade‘s Army of the Potomac. The Battle of Bristoe Station begins with a surprise attack upon the unsuspecting federals: the initial shells fall as the federals are…
Now safely back in Virginia, the soldiers of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia have time to reflect on their disastrous defeat at Gettysburg. Introspective, humble and searching for answers, many turn to religion for an explanation of their defeat and hope for the future. Thus begins a great season of revival…
Today Confederate President Jefferson Davis replies to Gen. Robert E. Lee‘s recent letter to him concerning the devastating loss at Gettysburg. Davis expresses confidence in Lee and assures the general that no one is capable of taking his place as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Richmond, Va., August 11, 1863. General R. E.…