Federals score a decisive victory over a small Confederate force, which enables David Hunter to continue his southward march “up” Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley in an effort to destroy the Virginia Central Railroad.
Tag: Army of the Shenandoah
The Shenandoah Valley: Sigel Ousted
John C. Breckinridge’s Confederates begin leaving the Shenandoah Valley after their victory at New Market. Franz Sigel is replaced by a brutal new Federal commander in the region, with orders to apply relentless pressure.
Nothing to Be Done in This Valley
Nathaniel P. Banks looks to unify Federal forces in the Shenandoah Valley, confident there is no opposition. But Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson has other ideas.
The Blow Must Be Sudden and Heavy
Federal forces move farther into Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, while Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson begins developing plans to drive them out.
The Battle of Kernstown
“Stonewall” Jackson’s 3,500-man Confederate army attacks 9,000 Federals south of Winchester in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. This marks an inauspicious start to what will become a legendary campaign.
Entertainment to the Utmost of Our Aspirations
“Stonewall” Jackson begins a campaign intended to keep Federals busy so they could not move east and join the Federal drive on Richmond.