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DescriptionWilderness VA May 2, 1864.png
English: This map shows the positions of the Union Army of the Potomac and Confederate Army of Northern Virginia a few days before the Battle of the Wilderness. Positions are based on page 23 of The Battle of the Wilderness May 5-6, 1864 by Gordan C. Rhea.
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This is a portion of a 1912 map created by Sifton, Praed & Co. that has been modified by TwoScarsUp. The entire map can be found in the Library of Congress map, and shows Virginia and Maryland.
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Position of the Union and Confederate armies three days before the Battle of the Wilderness
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