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“Stonewall” Jackson Makes a Stand

June 7, 2022 WalterCoffey

Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s Confederate army continues moving south up the Shenandoah Valley and prepares to take on two Federal forces approaching from two different directions.

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Do Not Let the Enemy Escape You

June 3, 2022 WalterCoffey

Two Federal forces continue their pursuit of Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s Confederates in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, but Jackson is able to stay one step ahead of them for now.

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The Blow Must Be Sudden and Heavy

April 1, 2022 WalterCoffey

Federal forces move farther into Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, while Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson begins developing plans to drive them out.

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Entertainment to the Utmost of Our Aspirations

March 19, 2022 WalterCoffey

“Stonewall” Jackson begins a campaign intended to keep Federals busy so they could not move east and join the Federal drive on Richmond.

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Prophesizing Disastrous Failure

January 2, 2022 WalterCoffey

Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s Confederate army begins moving out of winter quarters at Winchester toward the Potomac River as part of Jackson’s plan to capture Romney.

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Destroying What I Cannot Defend

April 22, 2021 WalterCoffey

Virginians seize the important military arsenal at Harpers Ferry after retreating Federals fail to destroy it completely.

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