Belle Plain Landing, Va., May, 1864 (U.S. Civil War) Pint Glass 16oz

Belle Plain Landing, Va., May, 1864 (U.S. Civil War) Belle Plain Landing refers to a significant military location along the Rappahannock River in Virginia during the American Civil War, particularly in May of 1864. This landing served as an important base for the Union Army under the command of General Ulysses S. Grant during the Overland Campaign, which was part of the larger Richmond-Petersburg campaign. The location provided easy access to the river, facilitating troop and supply movements essential for the Union's advance against Confederate forces. Despite its strategic importance, there is no recorded major engagement at Belle Plain Landing itself during this period. It serves as a reminder of the complex logistical challenges faced by both sides in the Civil War, particularly with regards to the movement and sustenance of large armies over long distances.