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Today in History: Confederate Forces Drive Union Army from Shenandoah Valley

5/15/2025

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On May 15, 1864, during the American Civil War, a Confederate force of 4,100 men, including cadets from the Virginia Military Institute, defeated the larger Union Army of the Shenandoah led by Major General Franz Sigel. This victory delayed the Union's advance towards Staunton, Virginia, showcasing the resilience of the Confederate forces.

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On May 15, 1864, during the American Civil War, a Confederate force of 4,100 men, including cadets from the Virginia Military Institute, defeated the larger Union Army of the Shenandoah led by Major General Franz Sigel. This victory delayed the Union's advance towards Staunton, Virginia, showcasing the resilience of the Confederate forces.