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Battles -
Battle Summaries
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| Battle Name: |
Moorefield |
| Other Names: |
Oldfields |
| State: |
West Virginia |
| Location: |
Hardy County |
| Campaign: |
Early’s Raid and Operations against the B&O Railroad (June-August)
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| Dates: |
August 7, 1864 |
| Principal Commanders: |
Brig. Gen. William W. Averell [US]; Brig. Gen. John McCausland [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: |
Divisions |
| Estimated Casualties: |
531 total
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| Description: |
While returning to the Shenandoah Valley after burning Chambersburg, McCausland’s and Johnson’s cavalry were surprised at Moorefield on August 7 and routed by pursuing Union cavalry. This defeat impeded the morale and effectiveness of the Confederate cavalry for the remainder of the 1864 Valley Campaign. |
| Results: |
Union victory |
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