10K views · 469 reactions | The American Battlefield Trust teams up with the National Park Service to explore one of the most photographed locations of the American Civil War - including the only photo ever taken that showcases active Union and Confederate troops in the same shot. Join Garry Adelman and Mike Gorman outside of Richmond, Virginia at Fort Harrison. | American Battlefield Trust | Facebook

During the American Civil War's Peninsula Campaign (1862), Union General George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac advanced toward Richmond but faced a counteroffensive by Confederate General Robert E. Lee during the Seven Days Battles. Despite superior numbers, McClellan’s cautious leadership led to retreats after engagements like Gaines' Mill and Malvern Hill. Believing his army outmatched, McClellan abandoned the campaign, retreating to the James River. His hesitancy allowed Lee to secure Ric