Tag Archives: Stoneman’s Raid

A Question of Morale

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Daniel Davis

One of the controversial aspects of the Chancellorsville Campaign was the decision by Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker to send his cavalry under Brig. Gen. George Stoneman into central Virginia. Hooker envisioned that Stoneman’s troopers would disrupt Robert E. Lee’s lines … Continue reading →

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Remembering Stoneman’s Raid in the Chancellorsville Campaign

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Daniel Davis

Today marks the 153rd Anniversary of the beginning of Stoneman’s Raid. After weeks of delay due to poor weather, Stoneman’s troopers began crossing the Rappahannock at Kelly’s Ford. Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker intended for Stoneman’s cavalry corps to wreak havoc … Continue reading →

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Wesley Merritt and the Battle of Tom’s Brook

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Daniel Davis

Following the Battle of Fisher’s Hill, Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan’s Federal army pursued Lieut. Gen. Jubal Early’s Rebel forces up the Shenandoah Valley. With the Yankees dogging his march, Early left the Valley, while Sheridan encamped around the town of Harrisonburg, Virginia. … Continue reading →

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Rappahannock Rising

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Chris Mackowski

A week of rains has sent the Rappahannock River over its banks in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area. I can’t help but think of Brig. Gen. George Stoneman. One-hundred and fifty-one years ago, Stoneman, in charge of the Federal cavalry, was charged with raiding … Continue reading →

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Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge…Reminder

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Emerging Civil War

We just wanted to remind you that three of our authors will be speaking at the Second Annual Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge. Daniel Davis, Chris Mackowski, and Kristopher White will participate in this symposium marking the 150th Anniversary … Continue reading →

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Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Emerging Civil War

We are happy to announce that three of our authors will be speaking at the Second Annual Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge. Daniel Davis, Chris Mackowski, and Kristopher White will participate in this symposium marking the 150th Anniversary of … Continue reading →

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