Conflict: American Civil War
Combatants: Confederates vs. Federals
Location: Virginia (USA)
Outcome: Confederate victory
On this day in 1862, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson surprised the lead elements of John C. Fremont's Federal army advancing from West Virginia. The attack successfully halted Fremont's advance and Jackson returned to the Shenandoah Valley.
Points of Interest:
John C. Fremont resigned from the Army a month and half later, but had his rank restored to Major General (ret.) in 1890.
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson would die one year later from wounds suffered by friendly fire.
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