Despite facing an army twice his size, the winning commander at this battle divided his troops and forced the Union army led by (*) Joseph Hooker to retreat across the Rappahannock.
Cavalry under General Stoneman were sent to destroy railroad supply lines at the start of this battle, and forces under Anderson convened at Zoan Church prior to this conflict. Despite facing an army twice his size, the winning commander at this battle divided his troops and forced the Union army led by (*) Joseph Hooker to retreat across the Rappahannock. Lee claimed that he had "lost his right hand" after a Confederate general in this battle was killed by friendly fire. For ten points, identify this 1863 Confederate victory, known as Lee's "perfect battle," which saw the death of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
Cavalry under General Stoneman were sent to destroy railroad supply lines at the start of this battle, and forces under Anderson convened at Zoan Church prior to this conflict.
Battle of {Chancellorsville}