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Kilpatrick and Dahlgren Raid Deepens Civil War Controversy
A detailed recount of Kilpatrick and Dahlgren’s 1864 cavalry raid toward Richmond explains troop movements, captures, and the planned but foiled assault on Libby Prison. It notes Dahlgren’s death near the Central Railroad, the destruction of rails, telegraph lines, and canal works, and examines the aftermath including disputed rumors about arson plans and prisoner liberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick
Richmond
Butler
Meadow Bridge
Wade Hampton
Libby
Spotsylvania Court House
Col. Dahlgren
Central Railroad
Prederickball
Dable Grew
Uoerstand
Dahl
Bren
Dahlgren
Dayas
Hanover Junction
Col Dalgren
Aod
King and
Queens County
Dahlgran
Armica
Sommeone
M. Qvap