Nice 1862 BATTLE OF YORKTOWN VA Civil War MAP Newspaper...

Here is a complete, genuine Civil War era Newspaper titled: NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE from New York, NY and dated May 2, 1862. This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes headlines and the following FRONT PAGE Map: "THE ACTION OF APRIL 26 NEAR YORKTOWN" See Photos ! and much more. INTERESTING VINTAGE READING.Would make a great unique gift. 

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: "Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan [US]; Maj. Gen. John B. Magruder and Gen. Joseph E. Johnston [CS] Forces Engaged: Armies Estimated Casualties: 320 total Description: Marching from Fort Monroe, Maj. Gen. George B. McClellans army encountered Maj. Gen. John B. Magruders small Confederate army at Yorktown behind the Warwick River.  Magruders theatrics convinced the Federals that his works were strongly held. McClellan suspended the march up the Peninsula toward Richmond, ordered the construction of siege fortifications, and brought his heavy siege guns to the front. In the meantime, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston brought reinforcements for Magruder.  On 16 April, Union forces probed a weakness in the Confederate line at Lees Mill or Dam No. 1, resulting in about 309 casualties.  Failure to exploit the initial success of this attack, however, held up McClellan for two additional weeks, while he tried to convince his navy to maneuver the Confederates big guns at Yorktown and Gloucester Point and ascend the York River to West Point thus outflanking the Warwick Line. McClellan planned for a massive bombardment to begin at dawn on May 4, but the Confederate army slipped away in the night toward Williamsburg. Result(s): Inconclusive" source: parknet