The “Cavalier of Dixie” succumbs to a wound suffered at the Battle of Yellow Tavern, and another legendary Confederate general was gone. This deeply saddens the South and has significant repercussions on the ongoing conflict.
Tag: Jeb Stuart
The Battle of Yellow Tavern
Philip Sheridan embarks on a Federal cavalry raid intended to disrupt Confederate supply lines and destroy the famed command of Jeb Stuart. Sheridan engages the Confederates just a few miles outside Richmond, where Stuart is mortally wounded.
The Buckland Races
A lopsided cavalry engagement near Buckland Mills marks the end of the 11-day Bristoe campaign.
The Northern Virginia Campaign Ends
George G. Meade’s Federal Army of the Potomac continues its withdrawal, preventing Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia from turning its right flank and rear.
Lee Attempts Another Flanking Maneuver
Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia attempts another flanking maneuver after George G. Meade’s Federals fall back.
Lee’s Movements are Offensive
Federal signalmen from the Army of the Potomac report that Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia is mobilizing to possibly attack.