Tag Archives: New Market Campaign

Captured Telegrams: Sigel’s Last Chance?

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

On May 13, 1864, Union General Franz Sigel and his army reach Woodstock, Virginia, during the New Market Campaign. Their march up the Shenandoah Valley had been going slower than his superiors had anticipated. From war games to extra days … Continue reading →

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New Market: Lee’s Message to Breckinridge

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Today, I’m prepping notes for another Battle of New Market presentation, and as I went through General Lee’s letters to General Breckinridge again, the wording grabbed my attention. Take a look:

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The New Market Campaign Timeline – Expanded

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Sarah Kay Bierle

These resources are a companion to my upcoming presentation at the Symposium this morning. Instead of confining the New Market Campaign to just the Shenandoah Valley, we need to understand it with all it’s “lesser known” actions and how this … Continue reading →

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I fits mit Sigel – New Market, May 15, 1864

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Dave Powell

There are certain figures in Civil War history who are always good for an easy laugh. Braxton Bragg, on harmonious leadership. George McClellan, concerning rapid movement. Franz Sigel. On, well, most anything.

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