The Battle of Crampton’s Gap was a part of the Maryland Campaign of 1862 in the American Civil War. Today, Adam is joined by two experts who – together – discuss the battle, what happened, who was there, and its strategic value for the campaign leading to the Battle of Antietam.
- 00:00 – Introductions
- 07:04 – Why would General Lee invade Maryland?
- 12:32 – The Army of the Potomac
- 20:27 – Special Order 191
- 34:52 – Soldiers at Crampton’s Gap
- 46:42 – VI Corps
- 51:48 – Battle of Crampton’s Gap
- 01:02:59 – 1st New Jersey Brigade
- 01:11:13 – Union Maneuvers
- 01:26:27 – After the battle
- 01:33:41 – Story of the 4th New Jersey Vol. Regiment
- 01:41:09 – After Action Report
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