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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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