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Fortifications from Two Wars
Photographer: Bill Coughlin
Taken: August 12, 2008
Caption: Fortifications from Two Wars
Additional Description: These earthworks were built in 1781 by Cornwallis' British and German troops. In 1861, Confederate forces under Gen. John B. Magruder reinforced the remains of these Revolutionary War fortifications to block Union Gen. George B. McClellan's advance to Richmond.
Submitted: August 31, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
Database Locator Identification Number: p33792
File Size: 0.902 Megabytes

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