Appomattox Campaign, Episode 10: High Bridge (HD)

The Battle of High Bridge (now part of High Bridge Trail State Park), fought over the longest and tallest bridge in the world in 1865, resulted in General Lee's army to cross to the north side of the Appomattox River in an attempt to use the river as a buffer against the quickly approaching Federal armies. The Confederates failed to destroy the bridge, and Federal troops crossed directly behind them.
The next video describes the Confederate hopes of rations awaiting them at Farmville. This video will be posted on April 7th at 12:00 PM.
These videos will be posted on the park's UA-cam channel, but links will also be available through the park's Facebook and Twitter pages. Use the hashtag #APX152 to follow events occurring at the park related to the 152nd Anniversary of the battles and surrender of General Lee's army.
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[@FreeThinking999]

This series is so GREAT! Thanks to all involved.

[@GarvinGardens]

WOW ! So when did they history....when i lived in Appomattox the story was completely different....
even the story that they tell at the court house has changed....When i worked with the historian in Appomattox things were all different than they tell today.....well i guess a lot has changed in 50 years..