Philip Sheridan’s Federals continue pursuing the Confederates in the Shenandoah, but Sheridan soon halts in accordance with Ulysses S. Grant’s directive to devastate the Valley instead.
Tag: Jubal Early
The Battle of Fisher’s Hill
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.
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.
The Moorefield Engagement
Federal cavalry intercepts a Confederate detachment that had just finished raiding through Maryland and Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Philip Sheridan takes command of Federals in the Valley and starts planning to take on Jubal Early’s Confederates.