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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 […]
How a phantom Longstreet spooked Shields
October 25th, 2012 · No Comments
Categories: Campaigns & Battles · Civil War Research · Eastern Theater · Military History
Tags: · 16th virginia, 21st virginia, 26th georgia, 61st georgia, battle of port republic, james longstreet, james shields, june 7 1862, june 9 1862, shenandoah valley campaign of 1862
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