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No Man's Land

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia
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In these open pastures about halfway between the crest of Schoolhouse Ridge and the steep slopes of Bolivar Heights lay no man's land on this battlefield, where artillery from the crests could easily bombard the area and, with no forest on Bolivar Heights, Union officers could readily see any movements across the fields. "Stonewall" Jackson faced the challenge of crossing this vulnerable expanse to attack Bolivar Heights.
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