Part one of term paper
For the South in the Civil War, there were many victories and heartbreaking defeats - from the battle of Bull Run, to the upset of Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg. However, one Southern victory may be said as the South's finest hour. This victory came at the battle of Chancellorsville. Lincoln placed Joseph "Fightin' Joe" Hooker in charge ...

Part two of term paper
... sent 40,000 men to keep Lee's attention in his front. The very attentive Lee, knew exactly what Hooker was doing. Lee had pulled this trick before. Lee remained on standby and waited for he plan to develop more fully. Hooker's cavalry moved and was reported to Lee. He decided it was time to react. Lee had two choices. One, he could turn tail in retreat toward Richmond or face the threat behind him. Here, Lee made one of the boldest, most brilliant moves of the war. Lee completely spli ...