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No Man's Land:
No soldier liked to be trapped between opposing battle lines. Here where you stand, in these open pastures about half way between the crest of Schoolhouse Ridge and the steep slopes of Bolivar Heights, was no man's land on this battlefield. Artillery from the crests easily could bombard this area. With no forest on Bolivar Heights, Union officers could readily see any movements across these fields. The challenge for "Stonewall" Jackson: How to cross this vulnerable expanse and attack Bolivar Heights. |