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American Civil War: Battle of Williamsburg - "Hancock the Superb" - Part 2

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As heavy fighting erupts around Fort Magruder and the "Bloody Ravine" in front of Williamsburg, Union forces from "Baldy" Smith's division, namely Brigadier General Winfield Scott Hancock's brigade, discover that the Confederates' left flank is exposed, opening the way for a possible flank attack that could secure victory for the Federals in the battle. Hancock leads his men in securing one of the unoccupied Confederate redoubts, but soon comes under counterattack by Confederate forces under D. H. Hill and Jubal Anderson Early. Hancock must hold onto his position and hope for reinforcements to arrive and exploit his "Superb" flank attack.

Music from Flimstro: https://filmstro.com/music/

Sources:

To the Gates of Richmond: The Peninsula Campaign by Stephen W. Sears

Army of the Potomac: McClellan's First Campaign, March - May 1862 by Russel H. Beatie

Script written J. Woody

Background sounds by Cajun1862

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