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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1887
Page
3
The article recalls Stonewall Jackson’s Shenandoah Valley campaigns in 1862, his swift maneuvers, and the Kernstown defeat. It notes his nickname Stonewall, early life, West Point, and role with Jackson facing Banks and Shields while detailing Lander and Shields figures and Winchester battles.
A narrative of Stonewall Jackson's Shenandoah campaign through May to June 1862 detailing battles at Bull Pasture Front Royal Winchester and Harrisonburg. It covers Union forces under Banks Milroy Schenck Fremont McDowell and Shields, Jackson's maneuvers, Ashbys ride and death, and the strategic aim to threaten Washington and Richmond.
The narrative covers the June 8 1862 clash at Cross Keys and the following Port Republic battle. It details Jackson and Ewell facing Fremont and Shields, the bridge dispute, heavy artillery exchanges, the Louisianans led by Taylor, and Jackson’s strategic escape after destroying the Port Republic bridge. It notes Fremont and Shields retreat, Jackson joining Lee at Richmond, and cites Cooke’s assessment of Jackson’s 600 miles marched and four pitched battles.
In Civil War lore the March 23 engagement is called the Battle of Winchester in the North and the Battle Shields in the South. Confederate forces under Turner Ashby moved quickly toward Winchester while Jackson’s division hid two miles away, with a small guard left in the village.
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