"Field of Lost Shoes" was shot last summer on location in Virginia, including in Richmond and Powhatan County. Filming was completed in July, Farrell said.

The television media buy for “Field of Lost Shoes” will include about 7,500 30-second spots and 8,000 15-second spots broadcast in the 30 markets specific to the theater locations.

“The story is that the mud sucked the shoes right off the boys as they tried to make their way. It has been called ‘the field of lost shoes’ ever since.” ...

The battle's annual reenactment, which took place over the weekend, is highlighted by the cadet charge across the "The Field of Lost Shoes" to seize a Federal cannon.