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Battles -
Battle Summaries
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| Battle Name: |
Berryville |
| Other Names: |
None |
| State: |
Virginia |
| Location: |
Clarke County |
| Campaign: |
Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign (August-December 1864) |
| Dates: |
September 3-4, 1864 |
| Principal Commanders: |
Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan [US]; Lt. Gen. Jubal Early [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: |
Corps |
| Estimated Casualties: |
500 total |
| Description: |
Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan’s divisions marched south from Halltown, reaching Berryville on
September 3. Happening upon elements of Brig. Gen. George Crook’s corps going into camp, Maj. Gen. R.H.
Anderson’s (Kershaw’s) division attacked with limited results. During the night, Early brought up his entire army
but by daylight found Sheridan’s position too strongly entrenched to assault. General Early withdrew after dark
behind Opequon Creek. |
| Results: |
Inconclusive |
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