September 22, 1864
The Battle of Fisher’s Hill, VA, as Maj. Gen. Philip H. Sheridan, USA, inflicts serious damage to Lieut. Gen. Jubal Early’s, CSA, forces of the Shenandoah, as Maj. Gen. George Crook, USA, flanks Early and causes a panic and rout as Early’s men flee up the Shenandoah. Total casualties approximate 1,750.
Skirmish at Milford, VA, the Shenandoah Valley, VA, Campaign.
Maj. Gen. Edward O. C. Ord, USA, resumes command of the 18th Army Corps, the Richmond, VA, Campaign.
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