Sunday, August 9, 2015

Hancock Maryland

Lander was in Hancock Maryland at the beginning of Jackson's Romney campaign. After taking Bathe, Jackson advanced to the Potomac across from Hancock. He shelled the town and called for Lander to surrender. Lander refused. Jackson couldn't find a good place to cross his men, and continued on to Romney.

In the B & O Winter Command simulation, Hancock will be the initial headquarters of Brigadier General Lander.


Contemporary Illustrations of Hancock Maryland. Note the railroad and telegraph wires.

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