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Other Name: None
State: Virginia
Location: Clarke County
Campaign: Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley Campaign (August-December 1864)
Dates: September 3-4, 1864
Principal Commanders: union  Union States: Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan
confederate  Confederate States: Lt. Gen. Jubal Early
Forces Engaged: Corps
Estimated Casualties: 500 total
Results: Result(s): Inconclusive
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.
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