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What happened during the Battle of Cedar Creek?
The Battle of Cedar Creek was a pivotal point in the war. It ended southern resistance in the Shenandoah Valley which eliminated the valley as a source of food for the Confederacy. The loss of the “Breadbasket of the Confederacy” was a crushing blow.
Where was the Battle of Cedar Creek fought?
Shenando… CountyFrederick CountyWarren County
Battle of Cedar Creek/Locations
Who fought in the Battle of Cedar Creek?
Battle of Cedar Creek
| Battle of Cedar Creek (Battle of Belle Grove) | |
|---|---|
| United States (Union) | Confederate States |
| Commanders and leaders | |
| Philip Sheridan * Horatio Wright * William H. Emory * George Crook * Alfred T.A. Torbert | Jubal Early *John Gordon *Stephen D. Ramseur † *Joseph B. Kershaw *Gabriel C. Wharton |
| Units involved |
Who won Cedar Creek in the Civil War?
Sheridan’s victory at Cedar Creek extinguished any hope of further Confederate offensives in the Valley, and was one of the Union victories in late 1864 that helped ensure President Abraham Lincoln’s reelection that November.
How many days did the Battle of Cedar Creek last?
thirty days
The Battle of Cedar Creek was fought on October 19, 1864. It was the last of three major battles in thirty days for control of the Shenandoah Valley and the last major battle in the Shenandoah Valley of the Civil War.
Where is the Cedar Creek Battlefield?
Located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, the Cedar Creek battlefield boasts some of that regions most beautiful landscapes. Visitors can stand in the shadow of picturesque Massanutten Mountain or walk the verdant fields of Belle Grove Plantation, site of the Union army’s headquarters and one of the battlefield’s key landmarks.
What happened at the Battle of Cedar Creek?
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.
Where did the Union Army Encamp north of Cedar Creek?
As Sheridan began to withdraw down the Valley and Early began to pursue, Union cavalry defeated Rosser at Tom’s Brook on October 9. The Union army encamped north of Cedar Creek, in parts of Frederick, Shenandoah and Warren counties.
What is Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Park?
Located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historic Park boasts some of the region’s most beautiful landscapes. Visitors can walk the battlefield or visit Belle Grove Plantation, a headquarters and hospital during the battle.