The Waters Ran Red

Bloody Run is named for the violent hand-to-hand fighting that occurred there. The sluggish creek flows east to west through the woods, and during the battle its brush-choked stream and gentle slopes provided the only cover in sight. The open terrain in the area made the powerful Confederate defenses on the nearby hill even more formidable and contributed to the overwhelming victory of the Southern army on June 3.

Mechanicsville, Virginia · United States