At our January 2nd meeting, a brief review of the Taylor Sword dedication was given, and then our speaker introduced.
Chris Bryan presented a detail analysis of the II Corps, Army of Virginia bloody and demoralizing defeat at the Battle of Cedar Mountain on August 9th, 1862, soon after its initial success where it nearly defeated Stonewall Jackson’s command.
His presentation described the fighting at Cedar Mountain in detail and then its aftermath for the II Corps that summer. Those events would shape the success of the future XII Corps, Army of the Potomac at Antietam.
The monthly Preservation Book Raffle was held and winners in person and for preservation.
