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The submerged bridge over Deep Creek stalled the column and lost them the food
A submerged bridge at Deep Creek stalls Lee’s column. Did they make it to Amelia Court House in time?
The submerged bridge over Deep Creek stalled the column and lost them the food
In this episode, we follow the Army of Northern Virginia during the retreat from Petersburg and Richmond, tracking the movements, orders, and obstacles that shaped its last days. The story focuses on a road, a flooded bridge, and a supply train that may or may not contain the food the army needs - can the army reach Amelia Court House?
Person: Robert E. Lee
Date: April 3, 1865
Location: Amelia County, Virginia…
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