Edwards Ferry Crossing

This page lists the various blog entries I’ve made regarding the Edwards Ferry crossing by the Army of the Potomac in June 1863.

Orientation to the Site

Crossing Timeline

Part 1 – June 16-22, 1863

Part 2 – June 23-24, 1863

Part 3 – June 25, 1863

Part 4 – June 26-28, 1863

Background of the Bridging Operations:

Physics of the Bridging

Other Planning Factors

More Notes on the Numbers

Weather Factors

Daylight hours and Illumination Factors

I Corps Crossing

II Corps Crossing

III Corps Crossing

V Corps Crossing

VI Corps Crossing

XI Corps Crossing

XII Corps Crossing

Cavalry Corps Crossings (Part 1: Stahel’s Division) (Part 2: Buford’s and Gregg’s Divisions)

Headquarters and Artillery Reserve Crossings

Crawford’s Pennsylvania Reserves and Stannard’s Vermont Brigade Crossings

Miscellaneous:

Photos of Pontoon Bridges over the Potomac

Communications Infrastructure

Conclusions