Waynesboro, VA
Date(s):
March 2, 1865
Location:
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Waynesboro, Virginia, United States
Campaign:
Sheridan’s Expedition to
Petersburg [February-March 1865]
Battles in
Campaign:
Situation:
Commanders:
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Union:
Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan
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Confederate:
Lt. Gen. Jubal Early
Principal Forces:
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Union:
2,500
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Confederate:
1,600
Description:
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On February 27, Maj. Gen.
Philip Sheridan with two cavalry divisions rode from Winchester up
the Shenandoah Valley to Staunton.
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Turning east, the Federals encountered the last
remnant of Lt. Gen. Jubal Early’s
Valley army at Waynesboro on March 2.
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After a brief stand-off, a Federal attack rolled
up Early’s right flank and scattered
his small force.
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More than 1,500 Confederates surrendered.
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Early
and a few of his staff evaded capture.
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Sheridan
crossed the Blue Ridge to Charlottesville and then raided south, destroying the
James River Canal locks near Goochland Court House.
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He joined forces with the Army of the Potomac near
Petersburg on March 26 for the opening of the Appomattox Campaign.
Slide Presentation:
None
[Battlefield Lost Integrity]
Classification2:
B
Casualties3:
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Union:
9
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Confederate:
1,200
Results:
Union Victory
Battlefield Websites:
Recommended
Resources:
1 National Park
Service summary.
2
Classification:
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A
- having a decisive influence on a
campaign and a direct impact on the course of the war
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B -
having a direct and decisive influence on their campaign
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C -
having observable influence on the
outcome of a campaign
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D
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having a limited influence on the
outcome of their campaign or operation but achieving or affecting important
local objectives
3 Casualties are
someone killed, injured, wounded, captured or missing.
Revised
06/05/2008 |
