The Gathering Storm - Richmond, Virginia - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

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The Gathering Storm

Atop this knoll Confederate General D.H. Hill had an unobstructed view to the crest of Malvern Hill.  In the distance stood the West farm house and fields where Union batteries waited to dispute any Southern advance.  By early afternoon Hill's five brigades, some 6,500 men, had formed under cover of the surrounding woods and slopes along Western Run.  While they waited artillery shells exploded in the treetops showering the troops with pieces of iron and falling limbs.

At 1:30 General Lee issued the order that turned a one sided exchange of artillery fire into one of the war's largest frontal assaults.  For Hil's men the moment  to advance was at hand.

Group that erected the marker: National Park Service - Richmond National Battlefield Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Richmond National Battlefield Willis Church Road Richmond, Virginia URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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