July 19, 1864
Skirmish at Ashby’s Gap, VA, as Lieut. Jubal A. Early, CSA, moves his command toward Winchester.
The Engagement at Berry’s Ford, VA.
Brig. Gen. John H. Martindale, USA, is in temporary command of the 18th US Army Corps, vice Maj. Gen. William F. Smith, USA, is relieved of command, the Richmond, VA, Campaign.
Note: All “Today In The Petersburg Campaign” blog entries are used with permission from Ronald A. Mosocco’s Chronological Tracking of the American Civil War per the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion. Order the book HERE.
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