A lopsided cavalry engagement near Buckland Mills marks the end of the 11-day Bristoe campaign.
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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.
Preparing to Threaten Lee
George G. Meade plans to advance against Robert E. Lee’s weakened Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, but only as part of a probing action.
Jeb Stuart’s Fateful Raid
Jeb Stuart and his Confederate cavalry plan to atone for their near-defeat at Brandy Station, but they disrupt Robert E. Lee’s northern invasion in the process.