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…and the Armies Danced: Sheridan and Early in the Valley, August-September 1864

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Daniel Davis

Four days after taking command of the Army of the Shenandoah, Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan led his new command out of Harper’s Ferry and headed south. His hope was to force Lieut. Gen. Jubal Early’s Confederates out of the lower … Continue reading →

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Battle of Cool Spring—July 18th

Posted on July 18, 2014 by ECW Guest Post

Today we welcome back guest author Kyle Rothemich. Following Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early’s withdrawal into the Shenandoah Valley in early July 1864, thousands of Union soldiers followed in pursuit. Many of them were part of the Union 6th Corps … Continue reading →

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