The Civil War

Battle of Chancellorsville

Historians talked about the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863, considered to be General Robert E. Lee’s greatest victory. Initially, Union … read more

Historians talked about the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863, considered to be General Robert E. Lee’s greatest victory. Initially, Union General Joseph Hooker planned to envelop the Confederate Army, but chose to retreat instead, allowing General Stonewall Jackson and General Robert E. Lee to counterattack. The resulting victory temporarily tipped the balance of the war in favor of the Confederacy, despite the fatal shooting of General Jackson. close

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  • Harold Holzer Director Hunter College->Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute
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Battle of Chancellorsville

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Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Feb 06, 2016 | 6:01pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Aug 07, 2023 | 2:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Feb 06, 2016 | 6:01pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 08, 2016 | 6:55am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 14, 2016 | 8:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 15, 2016 | 4:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 29, 2023 | 2:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 30, 2023 | 2:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 06, 2023 | 2:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 07, 2023 | 2:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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