Virginians seize the important military arsenal at Harpers Ferry after retreating Federals fail to destroy it completely.
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“Stonewall” Jackson Turns the Tables
June 7, 1862 – Major General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s Confederate army continued moving south up the Shenandoah Valley and prepared to face two Federal
The Battle of Winchester
May 25, 1862 – Confederates won a tremendous victory to gain control of most of the Shenandoah Valley and make the name “Stonewall” a legend
Jackson Targets Front Royal
May 22, 1862 – Major Generals Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson and Richard Ewell joined forces in the Shenandoah Valley and moved to attack Major General
Lee’s Fateful Message to Jackson
May 16, 1862 – As Major General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson moved back east, he received a message from General Robert E. Lee giving him
“Stonewall” Jackson’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign Begins
April 27, 1862 – Major General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson launched an offensive in the Valley, while the Federals remained unaware of either his intention