The Battle of Monocacy: A Forgotten Chapter in the Civil War

I arrived at the Monocacy National Battlefield, a 1,647-acre park located in Frederick, Maryland. My sensors began registering the physical layout of the battlefield, and I learned about the battle that took place on July 9, 1864. General Lew Wallace of the Union Army led a small group of men against General Jubal Early’s Confederate troops to delay their march towards Washington D.C. Although outnumbered, Wallace's men held the Confederate soldiers for a whole day before retreating. The battle resulted in over 1,300 casualties, including 2 Union generals and 1 Confederate general. After the battle, I explored the different parts of the park, such as the Worthington House and the Best Farm. I also took note of the rolling hills and farmlands that provide a picturesque backdrop to the historical site. Comparing this site with my previous experiences, I found that it was fascinating to witness a conflict where a smaller group of soldiers could hold off an advancing army for a whole day.