The New York Zouaves at Saunders Field

Description

Join Ranger John as he traces the movement of the 140th and 146th New York Regiments in the opening shots of the Battle of the Wilderness at Saunders Field. These Zouaves, distinguished by their colorful uniforms, were among the first Union troops to cross Saunders Field. They suffered enormous losses in the process.

Why did these events in Saunders Field happen the way they did? How did this fight impact a nation mourning tremendous losses on the battlefields? What did it mean to the cause of Union?

Duration

13 minutes, 55 seconds

Date Created

10/28/2020

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