The Battle of Cedar Creek: October 19, 1864

by Benjamin W. Crowninshield

Book Overview

The Battle of Cedar Creek, fought October 19, 1864, was the culminating battle of the Valley Campaigns of 1864 during the American Civil War. Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal Early launched a surprise attack against the encamped army of Union Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan, across Cedar Creek, northeast of Strasburg, Virginia. During the morning fighting, seven Union infantry divisions were forced to fall back and lost numerous prisoners and cannons. Early failed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1517002354
• ISBN13: 9781517002350
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"