After defeating the Confederate Army of the Valley at Winchester, Philip Sheridan’s Federals pursue the enemy to a strong eminence blocking the path to the upper (southern) Shenandoah.
Tag: Army of the Shenandoah
The Third Battle of Winchester
Philip Sheridan’s Federals attack the weakened Confederate army outside Winchester and Stephenson’s Depot as part of Sheridan’s overall effort to drive the Confederates out of the Shenandoah Valley.
Sheridan Goes In
After a few weeks of stalemate and reconnaissance, Philip Sheridan unveils a plan to drive Jubal Early’s Confederates out of the Shenandoah Valley once and for all.
Burning Out the Hornets
Philip Sheridan takes over Federal forces in the Shenandoah Valley, and after skirmishing and maneuvering, begins to carry out Ulysses S. Grant’s instructions to ravage the region and weaken the Confederate war effort.
Sheridan Takes Command
Despite reservations from top Federal officials, Philip Sheridan takes command of a new Federal military command designed to drive the Confederates out of the Shenandoah Valley for good.
Follow Him to the Death
Philip Sheridan is assigned to command the new Army of the Shenandoah. Sheridan’s objective is to protect Washington while clearing Jubal Early’s Confederates out of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley once and for all.