Today is the 150th anniversary of the Third Battle of Winchester, - TopicsExpress



          

Today is the 150th anniversary of the Third Battle of Winchester, which pitted CSA forces under Jubal Early against Phillip Sheridans Union troops. During this battle, Confederate generals Rodes and Goodwin were killed, Fitzhugh Lee, Terry, Johnson, and Wharton wounded. Union general Russell was killed, McIntosh, Upton, and Chapman wounded. Because of its size, intensity, and result, many historians consider this the most important conflict of the Shenandoah Valley. civilwar.org/battlefields/third-winchester.html
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:46:32 +0000

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