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Opequon
Third Winchester
Civil War in Virginia American Civil War
September 19, 1864
After CSA General Joseph Kershaw's division left Winchester to rejoin Lee's army at Petersburg, CSA Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early renewed his raids on the B&O Railroad at Martinsburg, badly dispersing his four remaining infantry divisions.
On September 19, Sheridan advanced toward Winchester along the Berryville Pike with the VI and XIX Corps, crossing Opequon Creek. The Union advance was delayed long enough for Early to concentrate his forces to meet the main assault, which continued for several hours.
Casualties were very heavy. The Confederate line was gradually driven back toward the town. Mid-afternoon, Crook's (VIII) Corps and the cavalry turned the Confederate left flank. Early ordered a general retreat.
Confederate generals Rodes and Goodwin were killed, Fitzhugh Lee, Terry, Johnson, and Wharton wounded. Union general Russell was killed, McIntosh, Upton, and Chapman wounded.
Because of its size, intensity, and result, many historians consider this the most important conflict of the Shenandoah Valley.
Result(s): Union victory
Location: Frederick County
Campaign: Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign (August-December 1864) next battle in campaign previous battle in campaign
Date(s): September 19, 1864
Principal Commanders: Major General Philip Sheridan [US]; Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early [CS]
Forces Engaged: 54,440 total (US 39,240; CS 15,200)
Estimated Casualties: 8,630 total (US 5,020; CS 3,610)
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U.S. National Park Service
U.S. Library of Congress.
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