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When reading about the the Valley Campaign of 1862  I have chuckled at how Gen. James Shields over-reacted to a non-existent threat.  Yet recently I wondered if there was something more to it.  I haven’t been able to find answers to all my questions, but what I have learned seems interesting. On June 7th, 1862 […]

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Back to the George Nafziger American Civil War Order of Battle Collection Union  Forces Commanded by Brigadier General J.Shields  17 March 1862 Division: Brigadier General J. Shields 1st Brigade: Brigadier General J. Shields 14th Indiana Volunteers (744) 4th Ohio Volunteers (397) 8th Ohio Volunteers (476) 7th Virginia Volunteers (861 – detached) 67th Ohio Volunteers (587) 84th […]

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Air Date: 091908 Subject: Stonewall Jackson’s 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign Books: Shenandoah 1862: Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign Guest: Peter Cozzens Summary: Peter Cozzens discusses his new book on the 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. Brett’s Summary: Gerry leads off the hour by mentioning he feels as if he has known Peter Cozzens for a long time.  […]

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