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Transcript of Stonewall Jackson's Valley Campaign
The Shenandoah Valley
Campaign of Stonewall Jackson
This PowerPoint presentation is intended for
the US History classroom, the Home-Schoolers, and the Obsessed (with history and/or the Civil War).
To the teacher This Power Point presentation has a goal of creating discussions, even arguments.
Much like an electronic game the viewer is to be a commander of troops and make decisions. These decisions are to be based upon the lists of factors included in the early slides. What follows should be differing opinions.The choices made by your students may even become impassioned. It is important to take the time with the slides which necessarily means three days to complete the study. The secondary goal would be to learn about the early months of the Civil War, and the individuals of importance: Stonewall Jackson, George McClellan, President Lincoln, Robert E Lee, cannons , rifles, muskets, minie’ balls, and others.
There are many Q and A throughout. For the Civil War buff
they should present a real challenge.1
For a brief review of the Civil War leading up to the Shenandoah Campaign of Stonewall Jackson,
click the red rectangle
To skip the review click the blue rectangle
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It is important to know something about the character and abilities of the leaders involved in the Valley Campaign.
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Now meet the leadership of the North and the
leadership of the South.
He considered the south in rebellion. He would send troops south to end the rebellion.His goal was to send troops into Virginia and quell the rebellion.
President Abraham Lincoln: aggressive, understood military strategy.
Union leadership:
Union Leadership
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confident, brilliant teacher; cautious;
armies are well prepared.
General George McClellan
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Although General McClellan never faces Stonewall Jackson in battle in the Shenandoah Valley, his strategies and his mind-set will affect most of the decisions made by both sides.
You are required to know him in depth!
McClellan ,possessed of an enormous, gleaming weapon (150,000 well-trained troops with great equipment), mysteriously refused to use it.
Striking personnel attributes!”; efficient and gifted administrator. Good at the business side of running an army.
Egocentric, harshly judgmental of others, vainglorious, mean-spirited, dissembling, almost pathologically risk-averse, haughty, insincere, back-stabbing, callously dismissive of his peers.
Though he was not a coward in any conventional sense, he was certainly very troubled by the idea of sending large numbers of men into battle.
He believed himself to be God’s chosen instrument on earth for the salvation of the Union.
His true personality was as thoroughly cloaked as Jackson’s.
He appeared, in the spring and summer of 1861, as the savior of the Union, a bright , briskly efficient, refreshingly straightforward, confident, and confidence-inspiring man who could right the terrible wrongs of
Manassas and make “On to Richmond” something other than the empty battle cry it had become.
He had always seemed destined for greatness; precociously smart; U of Penn. At 14, West Point at 16, graduated 2nd in his class-1846.10
Ready to Argue?
A brief quiz on this slide:1. Explain “an enormous, gleaming
weapon.”2. Some words to define:
a. Vainglorious b. Dissembling3. Explain “...pathologically risk-averse,…”4. What was the “wrongs of Manassas”?5. If you were trained by McClellan, would
you be a skilled soldier?6. Would your chances of surviving the war
be greater if you were in McClellan’s army than another general?
Some responses: 1. McClellan’s army. 3. Irrationally against fighting at any time. 4. The many reasons for the Union defeat at the First Battle of Manassas, aka First Battle of Bull Run. 5. Yes 6. Yes
General Irvin McDowell:
demoted from General of the Army of the Potomac after his failure at Bull Run.
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General Nathaniel BanksTrim, compact, athletic.-looked the very model of a Civil War general.-confident-dignified-patrician bearing-”a genius for being looked at”-engaging-bright-intensely ambitious-booming oratorical voice-no military experience-considered a “political general”
Splendid looking man, trim, compact, athletic, the very model of a Civil War general. Bright, engaging,, confident, dignified, patrician bearing. There was absolutely nothing of the aristocrat in him. Grown up in the working class neighborhoods of Massachusetts., Elected governor of Massachusetts in 1858. A booming oratorical voice. No military experience.Wealthy, entirely self-made, politically powerful.
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Major General James Shields
Lean, combative, believed Jackson was afraid of him, competent, well-balanced.Shields kept his troops
alert. He had the worst cavalry in the world (not his fault or responsibility)
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Matching Test on the Union Leadership;
a.President Lincoln
b.George McClellan
c.Irvin McDowell
d.Nathaniel Banks
e.James Shields
1. Demoted2. Commander in Chief3. Commander at Bull Run4. Lean and combative5. Commanded the worst cavalry in
the world.6. Governor of Massachusetts7. Aggressive 8. Excellent teacher9. Believed himself to be God sent10. Tallest 11. Most dislikable of the five.
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Matching Test on the Union Leadership;
a.President Lincoln
b.George McClellan
c.Irvin McDowell
d.Nathaniel Banks
e.James Shields
1. Demoted2. Commander in Chief3. Commander at Bull Run4. Lean and combative5. Commanded the worst cavalry in
the world.6. Governor of Massachusetts7. Aggressive 8. Excellent teacher9. Believed himself to be God sent10. Tallest 11. Most dislikable of the five.
President Jefferson Davis- located in Richmond, Virginia; knew military strategy.
Many historians attribute the Confederacy's weaknesses to the leadership of President Davis. His preoccupation with detail, reluctance to delegate responsibility, lack of popular appeal, feuds with powerful state governors, favoritism toward old friends, inability to get along with people who disagreed with him, neglect of civil matters in favor of military ones, and resistance to public opinion all worked against him. Historians agree he was a much less effective war leader than his Union counterpart Abraham Lincoln.
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Confederate Leadership
Robert E Lee He had earlier been asked by one of his lieutenants if he intended to fight for the Confederacy or the Union, to which Lee replied,
"I shall never bear arms against the Union, but it may be necessary for me to carry a musket in the defense of my native state, Virginia, in which case I shall not prove recreant to my duty."
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General “Stonewall” Jackson
Commander of the Confederate Army in the Shenandoah Valley.
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General Thomas J . JacksonJackson was persistent , A terrier-like refusal to give up on the idea of attacking and occupying his
Union-leaning homeland.-willing to sacrifice comfort.-persuasive. -no sympathy for his troop’s suffering.-shared the misery his troops suffered.-held fast to his objectives-gall and audacity-no fear of his troops being isolated-shared little information with his staff
about his plans.-hardship, or the prospect of hardship, or
the fear of what was to comehad no effect on his thinking.
-he always showed the world the face of the stiff, somber, inflexible, and duty-bound officer.
-privately with Anna he was a loving father and husband.
A strong Christian with a solid Faith in God. He prayed constantly and consistently.
General Joseph E Johnston commander of the force defending Richmond,
experienced and skilled leader
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TheMoment
• Following the embarrassing defeat at Bull Run, McDowell was demoted and George McClellan was named commander of the Army of the Potomac.
• McClellan has trained his men well for six months and, with the experience of Bull Run, they are a formidable force.
• McClellan is very cautious and will advance on the enemy only if he has a huge superiority in numbers.
• The Union was aching for a successful fight with the Confederacy. • McClellan’s plan was to ship 110,000 troops to Fortress Monroe on the James
River.• McDowell and Banks will unite and move south to Richmond as McClellan moves
northwest to Richmond. • But, McClellan believes Johnston has how many men?
• The Confederates are protecting their Capitol, Richmond, with Johnston’s troops.• Union General Fremont is in the Allegheny Mountains• General Stonewall Jackson is in the Shenandoah Valley with a small force.
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Which bullet-point will be most critical to Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign?
a. 25,000 b. 50,000 c. 100,000 d. 150,000 e. 1,000,000
McClellan will not move unless Banks and McDowell attack from the north.Therefore Lincoln must eliminate Jackson so that Washington will not be threatened. He can only release McDowell if Washington is protected. If he keeps Banks at Washington then he is allowing Jackson to reach Harpers Ferry
and threaten Washington from the west and from the north.So…….Banks orders Shields (1100) into the valley to find Jackson.
Q: How does Jackson plan on accomplishing the orders of Johnston? a. Attack Banks and drive him back toward Harpers Ferry. b. Just be a nuisance for Banks for a day and then retreat. c. Retreat to Luray and cross the Blue Ridge Mountains heading toward Richmond. d. Hold present position against any move south by Banks and wait for reinforcements.
Army of the Potomac- 110,000 men at Fortress Monroe
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Army of the Potomac- 110,000 men at Fortress Monroe
Throughout the Civil War we are constantly being made aware of troop numbers. Estimate (or count, if you are really obsessed) the number of troops in the drawing.
What is your estimate, your count?I estimated 400 to 500.
Following are some images of large armies or examples of thousands and more.
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500?
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Possibly 2000 versus 2000?
About 1500?!?
At Nazi Party Conference
From WW IAbout 500WW II Normandy
Cemetery
There are approximately 9,000 white crosses in this aerial view.
Identify this historic location:
a. Washington DC b. Gettysburg, Penn.
c. Normandy, France d. Nuremburg, Germany
Would you volunteer to note the tragic irony in this multi-image slide?
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First, to the North:
Argue those that make sense.
a. Compared to the value of Richmond, the Valley is of only minor value.
b. The Valley can supply a moving army with nearly unlimited food supplies.
c. The Valley provides the Southern armies a route into Maryland, and a possible route from the rear into Washington.
d. A protected route to the southwest that could align the Union army only 50 miles to Richmond.
The Value of the Shenandoah River
Valleyin the Civil War
“a” is not a choice.The rest make sense………….But #1 is………
Richmond
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Argue those that make sense.a. The Valley can supply a moving
army with nearly unlimited food supplies.
b. The Valley provides the Southern armies a route into Maryland, and a possible route from the rear into Washington.
c. The Valley offers near perfect protection and fodder for an army.
d. Not a choice.
The Value of the Shenandoah River
Valley in the Civil War All are true.
Each is of value to the Confederacy.
Richmond
Value to the South
The Valley Campaign of
Stonewall Jackson
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An outline of Jackson’s major events of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign:
To go directly to one of the events, click the colored rectangle next to the location
1. Romney2. Kernstown3. McDowell
It is recommended that you not skip any slide. Each one is informative and each question is worthy of your attention.
But……..you may go to any of the specific battles if you choose.
Or, view in order
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Jackson’s Romney ExpeditionJanuary 1st, 1862
Winter march of horrors. Freezing, exhausted, hungry troops kept moving northwest toward Romney. Many stragglers, many injured, sick, freezing; complained bitterly about the tortures they were suffering because of Jackson. Many thought he was crazy.Sleet, snow, horses falling on the icy roads; a desperate time. A 160-wagon supply train labored to keep up.
January 14th, 1862
Jackson and his soldiers marched into Romney after two harrowing weeks. Seven thousand Union troops and artillery who had occupied the town, alerted to Jackson’s advance
a. Had dug in and were ready for Jackson b. Had evacuated and fled north. c. Had aggressively decided to attack Jackson’s advancing and most likely,
exhausted troops.Three choices
Jackson’s Romney Expedition
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers FerryRomney
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Cross Keys
Staunton
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Winchester
Luray
Fredericksburg
Manassas
McClellan125,000
McDowell 35,000
Johnston 35,000
Jackson10,000
Ewell6,000
Fremont12,000
10,000
Banks16,000
D H Hill12,000
Frederick
Rosecrans22,000
Johnson3000
December, 1861
Rosecrans7,000
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Jackson’s forced march into the mountains through snow, ice, and freezing wind reminds one of what “march” in history?
Romney had been evacuated because Jackson’s advance had scared George McClellan, who, a hundred miles away in Washington, was in no mood to engage with an aggressive rebel army of unknown size in midwinter. Though Generals Nathaniel Banks and Frederick Lander had wanted to move against Jackson, McClellan would not allow it.
Why had the Union troops evacuated Romney before Jackson had arrived?a. They were sure they were outnumbered by 2 to 1.b. Union Generals Lander and Banks didn’t want a fight.c. Overall commander General McClellan was afraid of Jackson.
Three choices.
Curiously, Generals Lander and Banks wanted to move against Jackson but McClellan would not allow it.
a. Hannibal crossing the Alps.
b. Washington crossing the Delaware River.
c. Napoleon's retreat from Russia.
To review the character analysis of General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson click on the Red arrow……….to advance to the next slide click the Blue arrow.
A study of General Stonewall Jackson Continue without study
of Stonewall Jackson
d. Can you recall another?
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers FerryRomney
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Cross Keys
Staunton
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Winchester
Luray
Fredericksburg
Manassas
McClellan125,000
McDowell 35,000
Johnston 35,000
Jackson10,000
Ewell6,000
Fremont12,000
10,000
Banks16,000
D H Hill12,000
Frederick7,000
Rosecrans22,000
Johnson3000
December, 1861
The Shenandoah Valley supplied all food stuffs for the Confederate army. Winchester was the gateway and the military key to the Valley.
Jackson was given his orders from General Joe Johnston,
We cannot lose the Valley.
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Jackson marches back to Winchester, Virginia with 10 to 13 thousand men on paper. He actually had less than 4,000 men healthy enough to fight. What had happened to the 6,000 to 9,000 men?
a. Sicknessb. Absenteeismc. Desertionsd. Recruitment furloughs.
And the answer?????His numbers depleted by sickness, absenteeism, desertions, and recruitment furloughs, left him with less than 4,000 men.
ALL
McClellan in Washington DC with 155,000 well-trained men.
Against Jackson were three Union forces, all under the command of Major General Nathaniel Banks, that totaled thirty thousand men- a ten to one advantage, if they were all brought to bear on Winchester.
By the end of February, two of these forces had crossed the Potomac River and entered Virginia; another was camped at Harpers Ferry. Banks's main force, a day’s march away in Charlestown, had 23,000 men, enough to envelop Winchester and crush Jackson where he stood.
There was no hope for reinforcements any time soon.
The Union advantage in men was 10 to 1 !
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. Many of Jackson’s men were carrying “percussion smoothbores,” outdated muskets with a range of maybe a hundred yards against a Union army that had mostly rifled weapons accurate at three times that distance. But many others had no weapons at all.
The Union had more advantages than just more men.
The Union had the advantage in weapons with their rifles, accurate to 200 to 300 yards.
To view the loading procedure with a Civil War Enfield Rifled Musket press Blue symbol. To advance to
next slide press Red symbol.
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To view a YouTube video of the loading of a Springfield Rifled Musket…
click the red rectangle.
To skip the video click the blue rectangle
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Harpers Ferry
Strasburg
Front Royal
KernstownWinchester Potomac River
Manassas
4,000
3,000
22,000Rosecrans
16,000Banks
4,000
155,000McClellan
35,000McDowell
3,000Ed. Johnson
65 miles 35,000Joe Johnston
10 miles
Study this map, the numbers and
distances.
20 miles
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Harpers Ferry
Strasburg
Front Royal
KernstownWinchester Potomac River
Manassas
4,000
3,000
22,000Rosecrans
16,000Banks
4,000
155,000McClellan
35,000McDowell
20 milesWhat word best describes Jackson’s position?a. Hopelessb. Hopelessc. Hopelessd. Hopeless
Do the Math! RETREAT!
35,000Joe Johnston
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Harpers Ferry
Strasburg
Front Royal
KernstownWinchester Potomac River
Manassas
4,000
3,000
22,000Rosecrans
16,000Banks
4,000
35,000McDowell
20 miles
35,000Joe Johnston
Jackson would move his 4000 healthy , yet exhausted troops, 21 miles to the south to Strasburg.
Without reinforcements, what would be Jackson’s next move?
a. Escape the Shenandoah Valley and join Johnston in the defense of Richmond.
b. Retreat again.c. Wait for reinforcements.d. Surprise the Union by turning
around and attacking the advancing Union troops.
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Reinforcements were at least one week away and were not expected anyway.According to Jackson’s commander of supplies, John Harman,“It must be flight, continuous, perilous flight, or destruction.”
How can Jackson be obeying his orders if he keeps retreating?a. I have no Idea, it doesn’t make sense.b. He is going to be chased, isn’t he?c. Jackson will simply ignore his orders and do what is best for his men.d. Jackson will simply ignore his orders and do what is best for his reputation.
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers FerryRomney
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Cross Keys
Staunton
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
Port RepublicAllegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Winchester
Luray
Fredericksburg
Manassas
McClellan125,000McDowell
35,000
Johnston 35,000
Jackson 4,000
Ewell6,000
Fremont12,000
10,000
Banks16,000
FrederickRosecrans7,000
Rosecrans12,000
Johnson3000
February, 1862
DH Hill12000
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Romney
McDowell
Strasburg
Mt.Jackson
Cross Keys
Staunton
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Front Royal
Winchester
LurayManassas
Harrisonburg
Charlottesburg
Franklin
Fredericksburg
Kernstown
McClellan120,000
Transport 120,000 troops, artillery, supplies , to the James River at Fortress Monroe.
Banks and McDowell would move south to Richmond and McClellan would move northwest and thus have Richmond surrounded.
Banks23,000
McDowell35,000
McClellan’s Plan:
Be aware that this is
only a plan! And
Jackson is assig
ned the task of stopping it!
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers FerryRomney
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Cross Keys
Staunton
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
Port RepublicAllegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Winchester
Luray
Fredericksburg
Manassas
McClellan125,000
McDowell 35,000
Johnston 35,000
Jackson 4,000
Ewell6,000
Fremont12,000
10,000
Banks16,000
FrederickRosecrans7,000
Rosecrans12,000
Johnson3000
February, 1862
DH Hill12000
The Confederates are aware of McClellan’s Plan.What next?a. Go for Washington.b. Get Jackson across
the Blue Ridge Mtns. to safety.
c. Get Jackson to draw Union troops into the Valley.
d. Get Johnston and DH Hill back to Richmond to defend against McClellan.
Johnston withdraws to north of Richmond withDH Hill .
BOTH
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers FerryRomney
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Cross Keys
Staunton
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
Port RepublicAllegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Winchester
Luray
Fredericksburg
Manassas
McClellan125,000
McDowell 35,000
Johnston 35,000
Jackson 4,000
Ewell6,000
Fremont12,000
10,000
Banks16,000
FrederickRosecrans7,000
Rosecrans12,000
Johnson3000
February, 1862
DH Hill12000
McClellan will move on Richmond as soon as Banks and McDowell move south toward Richmond.
Jackson will be responsible for keeping Banks occupied in the Valley and McDowell guarding Washington .
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Here is some mathematical logic:
The Contrapositive ( If the premise is true, the contrapositive is true):
If Banks and McDowell do not move south toward Richmond, then McClellan will not move on Richmond.
Therein lies Jackson’s orders: Do what you can to prevent Banks and McDowell from moving south to Richmond.
Premise
Contrapositive
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Cross Keys
Staunton
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
Port RepublicAllegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Romney
Winchester
Luray
Fredericksburg
Manassas
McClellan125,000
35,000
Jackson 4,000
Ewell6,000
10,000
FrederickRosecrans7,000
Johnson3000
March 1, 1862
DH Hill12000
Shields11,000
Banks25,000
Fremont7000
McDowell 33,500
Johnston
Banks will head for Manassas andLeave Shields in the valley at Winchester.
Johnston’s orders: DH Hill and Johnston will move to protect Richmond against McClellan. Jackson will create chaos and become a nuisance to the Union troops in the Valley.
This slide indicates a change in the governing of the Union strategy. Do you see it?a. McClellan’s grand plan.b. Decision to attack Jackson in the
Valley.c. Lincoln is giving the orders.d. Banks and McDowell object to the
orders.
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Clearly some regiment will be attacking another regiment.
Guess which one from this list of seven;
a. Jackson versus Shieldsb. Jackson versus Banksc. Ewell versus Banksd. McClellan versus Johnstone. DH Hill versus McClellanf. Jackson versus Rosecransg. Fremont versus Johnson (not Johnston)
a. Jackson versus Shields
To review the map click on the blue rectangle.
THE
Battleof
KERNSTOWNWant the answer now? Click the red rectangle
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Clearly some regiment will be attacking another regiment.
Guess which one from this list of seven;
a. Jackson versus Shieldsb. Jackson versus Banksc. Ewell versus Banksd. McClellan versus Johnstone. DH Hill versus McClellanf. Jackson versus Rosecransg. Fremont versus Johnson (not Johnston)
To review the map click on the blue rectangle.
Want the answer now? Click the red rectangle
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Clearly some regiment will be attacking another regiment.
Guess which one from this list of seven;
a. Jackson versus Shieldsb. Jackson versus Banksc. Ewell versus Banksd. McClellan versus Johnstone. DH Hill versus McClellanf. Jackson versus Rosecransg. Fremont versus Johnson (not Johnston)
a. Jackson versus Shields
To review the map click on the blue rectangle.
THE
Battleof
KERNSTOWNWant the answer now? Click the red rectangle
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Cross Keys
Staunton
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
Port RepublicAllegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Romney
Winchester
Luray
Fredericksburg
Manassas
McClellan125,000
Johnston
35,000
Jackson 4,000
Ewell6,000
10,000
FrederickRosecrans7,000
Johnson3000
March, 1862
DH Hill12000
Shields11,000
Banks25,000
Fremont7000
McDowell 33,500
Johnston
Kernstown
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Kernstown
Pritchard’s Hill
Sandy Ridge
Sandy Ridge
Opequon Creek
Opequon Creek
Cedar Creek Grade
To Winchester
Hogg Run
One Mile
Valle
y Pi
ke
Valle
y Pike
Middle Road
Middle Road
Opequon Creek
Shields11,000
Jackson4,200
Jackson is going to make a serious error.Take a guess.
a. He will occupy the town of Kernstown
(discuss why this could be an error).b. He will leave his
supply line too far to the south.
c. He will underestimate Shield’s numbers.
d. Not a choice.
He would be attacking a defended line containing two times his own strength.
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Kernstown
Pritchard’s Hill
Sandy Ridge
Sandy Ridge
Opequon Creek Opequon Creek
Cedar Creek Grade
To Winchester
Hogg Run
One Mile
Valle
y Pi
ke
Valle
y Pike
Middle Road
Middle Road
Opequon Creek
Kimball
Jackson
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Shields is wounded and his second in command, Colonel Nathan Kimball takes command.
Kimball quickly occupies the high ground on
Pritchard’s Hill with 20 cannon
How did Jackson respond to Kimball’s movement?a. He moved to occupy Sandy Ridge.b. He moved directly at Kimball.c. He retreated once more to the south.d. He dug in where he was.
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To skip forward to the conclusion of the Battle of Kernstown, click the red rectangle
For more information, maps, photographs, sketches, narration of the Battle of Kernstown, click the Blue rectangle.
Ashby’s scouts error in estimation of Union troops strength at 3,000 .
Jackson marches into a trap. Shields will claim falsely for the credit.
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Ashby’s scout’s error in estimation of Union troops
strength at 3,000 .Jackson marches into a trap.
Shields will claim falsely for the credit.
JACKSON’S DIVISION, BADLY OUTNUMBERED, FOUGHT WELL BUT EVENTUALLY HAD TO RETREAT TO
STRASBURG ONCE MORE.
Assess Lincoln’s and McClellan’s outlook on Jackson’s army following Kimball’s victory over Jackson at Kernstown.a. Renewed confidence and enthusiasm.b. Disbelief to the point of even doubting the reports coming from Kernstown.c. No change in the plans. Jackson must be destroyed totally.d. Since he had attacked a force twice his size, Jackson must be feared.
They believed Jackson was stronger than anyone had supposed because he had attacked Shields!?! Can you explain that kind of logic?
Jackson suffered defeat (his sole defeat of the war) at the First Battle of Kernstown (March 23, 1862) against Col. Nathan Kimball, commanding in place of James Shields who was wounded earlier (part of Union Maj.
Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks's army).
What was Lincoln’s military reaction to Kimball’s defeat of Jackson at Kernstown?
a. He feared Jackson despite his loss. Lincoln sent troops into the Valley that had been designated for McClellan’s move on Richmond.
b. It was now safe to bring all troops out of the Valley and move south toward Richmond as part of McClellan’s plan.
c. With Jackson defeated and on the run, Lincoln will tell McClellan to begin his move on Richmond.
d. Not a choice.
It proved to be a strategic Confederate victory because President Abraham Lincoln reinforced his Valley forces with troops that had originally been designated for the Peninsula Campaign against Richmond.
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers FerryRomney
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Cross Keys
Staunton
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
President Lincoln, now aware of Jackson’s annoying presence in the Valley, sends out his orders.
Banks is sent back to Winchester to drive Jackson away and to support Fremont farther to the west, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR.Fremont is ordered to stay until Jackson is disposed.
What do these orders mean to McClellan and his Plan?a. They will have no effect on
McClellan’s Plan.b. McClellan must wait until
Jackson is either defeated or driven out of the Valley.
c. McClellan will move on Richmond despite Jackson’s presence in the Valley.
d. McClellan will join Banks in the Valley against Jackson.
Banks
Shields
JacksonMcDowell
McClellan
Johnston
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Cross Keys
Staunton
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
Port RepublicAllegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Romney
Winchester
Luray
Fredericksburg
Manassas
McClellan125,000
35,000
Jackson 4,000
Ewell6,000
10,000
FrederickRosecrans 7,000
Johnson3000
March, 1862
DH Hill12000
Shields11,000
Banks25,000
Fremont7000
McDowell 33,500
Johnston
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
McDowell
Front Royal
Cross Keys
Staunton
Potomac River
James River
York River
Rappahannock River
Port RepublicAllegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Romney
Strasburg
Winchester
Luray
Fredericksburg
Manassas
35,000
Ewell6,000
10,000
FrederickRosecrans 7,000
Johnson3000
March, 1862
DH Hill12000
Shields 7,000
Banks25,000
Fremont23,000
McDowell 33,500
Johnston
Jackson 4,000
Harrisonburg
Mt. Jackson
New Market
McClellan110,000
With orders in hand, what should Jackson do next?a. Outnumbered badly,
escape the valley to join Johnston at Richmond.
b. Attack Shields, withdraw, then repeat the action.
c. Attack Fremont in the Alleghany Mountains.
d. Cross the Massanutten Mountains to Luray and threaten McDowell at Fredericksburg.
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Knowing the correct answer, you are to justify Jackson’s attack on Fremont’s 23,000 troops in the city of McDowell in the Alleghany Mountains.
Did you think of these?
Prevent Fremont from getting behind Jackson’ small force.
Success will not necessarily be dependent upon numbers:
23,000 versus 3,000 looks ridiculous.
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The
Battle Of
McDowell
April, 1962
The city, not the general.
70Port Republic
HarrisonburgFredericksburg
Manassas
New Market
Luray
Mt. Jackson
Banks25,000
Milroy3000
Shields 7,000
Outside of RichmondDH Hill 12,000 and Johnston 35,000
Johnson3000
Fremont17000
Jackson4000
McDowell35000
At Fortress MonroeMcClellan 110,000
Blue Ridge Mtns.
Massanutten Mtns.
Allegheny Mtns.
A close-up ofthe Shenandoah Valley
Jackson will get the aid of Ewell’s 6,000 and Johnson’s 3,000.
Banks will continue up the Shenandoah River near New Market
71Port Republic
HarrisonburgFredericksburg
Manassas
New Market
Luray
Mt. Jackson
Banks25,000
Shields 7,000
Outside of RichmondDH Hill 12,000 and Johnston 35,000
Johnson3000
Fremont17000
Jackson4000
McDowell35000
At Fortress MonroeMcClellan 110,000
Blue Ridge Mtns.
Massanutten Mtns.
Allegheny Mtns.
A close-up ofthe Shenandoah Valley
Milroy3000
Jackson surprised Milroy’s force by climbing the hills and trapping Milroy.
Fremont!What to do…?a. Retreat further
into the Alleghenies toward Strasburg.
b. Support Milroy and hold the line.
c. Attack Jacksond. Stay put.
72Port Republic
HarrisonburgFredericksburg
Manassas
New Market
Luray
Mt. Jackson
Banks25,000
Shields 7,000
Outside of RichmondDH Hill 12,000 and Johnston 35,000
Johnson3000
Fremont17000
Jackson4000
McDowell35000
At Fortress MonroeMcClellan 110,000
Blue Ridge Mtns.
Massanutten Mtns.
Allegheny Mtns.
A close-up ofthe Shenandoah Valley
Milroy2000
And now, back to Stonewall Jackson.Where next?
a. Chase Fremontb. Escape with Johnson’s
force through the Blue ridge mountains to join Johnston at Richmond.
c. Head for New Market to threaten Banks.
d. Return to Cross Keys and wait for Banks’ aggression.
73Port Republic
HarrisonburgFredericksburg
Manassas
New Market
Luray
Mt. Jackson
Banks25,000
Shields 7,000
Outside of RichmondDH Hill 12,000 and Johnston 35,000
Johnson3000
Fremont17000
Jackson4000
McDowell35000
At Fortress MonroeMcClellan 110,000
Blue Ridge Mtns.
Massanutten Mtns.
Allegheny Mtns.
A close-up ofthe Shenandoah Valley
Milroy2000
74Port Republic
HarrisonburgFredericksburg
Manassas
New Market
Luray
Mt. Jackson
Banks25,000
Shields 7,000
Outside of RichmondDH Hill 12,000 and Johnston 35,000
Johnson3000
Fremont17000
Jackson4000 McDowell
35000
At Fortress MonroeMcClellan 110,000
Blue Ridge Mtns.
Massanutten Mtns.
Allegheny Mtns.
Milroy2000
No question here, just observe the map movements
76Port Republic
HarrisonburgFredericksburg
Manassas
New Market
Luray
Mt. Jackson
Banks25,000 Shields
7,000
Outside of RichmondDH Hill 12,000 and Johnston 35,000
Johnson3000
Fremont23000
Jackson4000
McDowell35000
At Fortress MonroeMcClellan 110,000
Blue Ridge Mtns.
Massanutten Mtns.
Allegheny Mtns.
A close-up ofthe Shenandoah Valley
77Port Republic
HarrisonburgFredericksburg
Manassas
New Market
Luray
Mt. Jackson
Banks25,000 Shields
7,000
Outside of RichmondDH Hill 12,000 and Johnston 35,000
Johnson3000
Fremont23000
Jackson4000
McDowell35000
At Fortress MonroeMcClellan 110,000
Blue Ridge Mtns.
Massanutten Mtns.
Allegheny Mtns.
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Shenandoah Valley Campaign of
Stonewall Jackson
Richmond
Washington
Masanutten Mountains
Alleghany Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
Shenandoah River
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. Contrary to many views that the Union soldier was not as good as the South's, Shield’s men were westerners, best fighting men in the Union army.
Unfortunately Shields’ command at this time was the cavalry.
Union Cavalry: They were just plainly the worst cavalry in the world.
From previous knowledge or previous readings/teachings how would you rate the soldiers of the Union compared to the soldiers of the Confederacy?How would you rate the respective cavalries?
How have the “experts” rated them? Take a guess.
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The MomentFollowing the embarrassing defeat at Bull Run, McDowell was demoted and George
McClellan was named commander of the Army of the Potomac. McClellan has trained his men well for six months and, with the experience of Bull
Run, they are a formidable force. McClellan is very cautious and will advance on the enemy only if he has a huge
superiority in numbers. The Union was aching for a successful fight with the Confederacy. McClellan’s plan was to ship 110,000 troops to Fortress Monroe on the James River.McDowell and Banks will unite and move south to Richmond as McClellan moves
northwest to Richmond. But, McClellan believes Johnston has ______________men?
The Confederates are protecting their Capitol, Richmond, with Johnston’s troops.Union General Fremont is in the Allegheny MountainsGeneral Stonewall Jackson is in the Shenandoah Valley with a small force.
a. 20,000 b. 35,000 c. 100,000 d. 150,000
Johnston Had
55,000 men.
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You have the needed information to make reasoned, logical decisions. You know something about the combatants.
Now…………………………Make your decisions.
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Union goals: from Lincoln and McClellan and Sec. of War Stanton
Invade the south and end the rebellion.Attack and control the Confederate capitol.Protect the Union capitol of Washington.
Confederate goals: from President Jefferson Davis, General Joseph Johnston, and General Robert E Lee
Defend the Confederate capitol of RichmondDefeat every Union army that invades the south.
Now …..check the map showing the dispersal of troops from both the North and the South and prognosticate!
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
StauntonClarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
eny M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Banks
FremontKimball
Jackson
Johnson
17,000
6000
20,000
1100
Johnston55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000Ewell
8500
And Ashby
Kernstown
Fremont USA with 17,000 men is guarding the main railroad, the Baltimore and Ohio RR, in the Allegheny mountains.
Shields
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
StauntonClarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
eny M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Banks
FremontKimball
Jackson
Johnson
17,000
6000
20,000
1100
Johnston55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000Ewell
8500
And Ashby
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Kernstown
Brigadier General Edward Johnson CSA with 3,000 men is at Staunton guarding the pass
through the Allegheny Mountains, keeping Fremont out
of the southern regions of the Shenandoah Valley.
Shields
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
StauntonClarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
eny M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Banks
FremontKimball
Jackson
Johnson
17,000
6000
20,000
1100
Johnston55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000Ewell
8500
And Ashby
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Kernstown
Banks USA, with 40,000 men, is
at Harpers Ferry Shields
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
StauntonClarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
eny M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Banks
FremontKimball
Jackson
Johnson
17,000
6000
20,000
1100
Johnston55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000Ewell
8500
And Ashby
Kernstown
Jackson with 6000 men is at
New Market.
Shields
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
StauntonClarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
eny M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Banks
Fremont
Shields
Jackson
Johnson
17,000
6000
20,000
1100
Johnston55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000Ewell
8500
And Ashby
Kernstown
McClellan’s 110,000 are at
Fort Monroe on the James River.
Kimball
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
StauntonClarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
eny M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Banks
FremontKimball
Jackson
Johnson
17,000
6000
20,000
1100
Johnston55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000Ewell
8500
And Ashby
Kernstown
General Joe Johnston has retreated from Manassas to defend Richmond with 55,000 men.
Manassas
Shields
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Fremont USA with 17,000 men is guarding the main railroad, the Baltimore and Ohio RR, in the Allegheny mountains.
Brigadier General Edward Johnson CSA with 3,000 men is at Staunton guarding the pass through the Allegheny Mountains, keeping Fremont out of the southern regions of the Shenandoah Valley.
Banks USA with 40,000 men is at Harpers Ferry and Jackson CSA with 6000 men is at New Market.
McClellan’s plan was accepted by Lincoln:McClellan’s 110,000 are at Fort Monroe on the James River.
From there he will wait for McDowell and Banks to move with 75,000 men south toward Richmond.
Together McClellan and McDowell with Banks will move on Richmond with an overwhelming force at the same time.Johnston, recognizing the plan, sent Magruder with 3,000 men toward Fort Monroe to
delay McClellan.
But………there exists a danger in the Shenandoah Valley where Jackson could march down the River (to the north),
…….take Harpers Ferry and attack Washington from the northwest. General Shields moves toward Mt. Jackson and Ashby’s cavalry. He finds no sign of Jackson or Ashby and reports back to Banks that Jackson is not a
threat. 107
Banks prepares to join McDowell in the attack on Richmond with McClellan. He leaves Shields at Winchester just in case there are Confederates in the valley.
What should Jackson do?a. He has fooled the Union army completely and heads across the Blue
Ridge Mountains to join Johnston.b. He will wait until Banks’ scouts find him.c. He will retreat to Cross Keys.d. He will send Ashby’s cavalry to attack Shields.
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
Staunton Clarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Banks
Fremont
Shields
Banks
Jackson
Johnson
17,000
6000
20,000
20,000
1100
Johnston55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000Ewell
8500
Ashby
Jackson’s orders are to _________________________________????
Ashby’s cavalry attacks Shields at Mt. Jackson to let Banks knowhe is still there. Winchester
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Question: What will Lincoln do?
a. Sends McDowell and his 40,000 men to Ft. Monroe and keeps 40,000 at home to protect Washington(many new recruits and transfers from the west) .
b. Because Jackson is still a threat to the capitol, he sends Banks against Jackson to destroy his army, or chase him out of the valley.
c. Keep all of McDowell’s and the rest of McClellan’s troops to protect the capitol.
d. Everyone is ordered to stay where they are.McClellan Jackson McDowell
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
StauntonClarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Banks
Fremont Shields
Banks
Johnson
17,000
Jackson6000
20,000
20,000
1100
Johnston55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000Ewell
8500
Ashby
Banks is sent up the valley to destroy Jackson’s force..
Banks with 21,000, moves to Strasburg.What will Jackson do?
a. Attack b. Dig in and defendc. Withdraw to Cross Keysd. Cross through New Market gap
escape the valley and join Johnston.
Ashby with 700 cavalry retreats to Jackson’s HQ
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
StauntonClarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
BanksFremontShields
Banks
Jackson
Johnson
17,000
6000
20,000
20,000
1100
Johnston55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000
Ewell8500
And Ashby
Jackson withdrew to Cross Keys to accomplish two goals: Identify them.
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
StauntonClarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
BanksFremont21000
Shields
Banks
JacksonJohnson
6000
20,000
20,000
1100
Johnston55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000Ewell
8500
Ashby
Jackson is aware of the danger of Banks heading up the South Fork.
He MUST get Banks up the valley.
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The Minie’ Ball.The old .69 caliber, muzzle-loading, smoothbore musket of the US Army.Fired a large projectile, fired quickly-four times a minute-inaccurate at any range above a 100
yards. The standard infantry weapon of the 1840s and 1850s.The Minie ball: a conical lead bullet developed in 1849, permitted combat muskets to employ rifling making them accurate u to 400 yards and able to kill a man at a thousand yards.The rifled musket fouled far less frequently, easy to lad, advantage of speed and rapidity of fire..58 caliber Springfield rifled musket.British made .577 Enfield.Battlefield tactics of the Civil War remained largely frozen in the Napoleonic era. Civil war commanders stuck to the old close-order formations that Napoleon had used half a century before. Shoulder to shoulder stacked two deep. Able to concentrate their firepower.Battles were won by hurling more lead, more accurately, at the enemy than the enemy hurled at you.
Close tactical formations were the only way that officers could control and move men around a battlefield. In the noise and confusion of battle, a regiment of 300 to 600 men had to be able to hear the orders of its colonel and subordinate officers; those who could not actually hear had to be able to follow the movements of those who did. Orthodox Civil War “charge” against smoothbores, the men had a very good chance of getting close to the enemy’s position. Against rifled muskets fired from cover, the effect approximated pure slaughter. Throw large bodies of men against entrenched defenders wielding rifled muskets, with catastrophic results.. Absolutely murderous range for the new weapons at 100 to 200 yards. Such accuracy makes it even harder to imagine a soldier standing erect in a field in a battle line, unprotected, biting off the paper end of a cartridge, pouring powder down the barrel, ramming a bullet down the barrel with his ramrod, inserting a percussion cap in the breech, then cocking the hammer-a process that took up to thirty seconds- while hundreds or thousands of men on the other side lined him and others like him up in their sights of their rifles. 94% of all men killed and wounded in the war were hit by bullets. Less than half of 1 percent of wounds were inflicted by saber or bayonet. The new muskets rendered cavalry nearly useless as an attacking body.
The Minie’ Ball
Banks now has driven Jackson south, up the valley, and can now head back to Harper’s Ferry, allowing McClellan’s plan for the destruction of Richmond to begin.
What will Jackson do? a. He has drawn Banks far up the valley, accomplishing his orders. He will join Johnston
in defense of Richmond. b. He must draw more Union troops into the valley to ensure that Richmond will not be
attacked- he will attack Banks as he retreats. c. He will withdraw to Swift Run Gap to make an easy escape through the Blue Ridge Mountains to Richmond and, at the same time, protect any advance of Banks up the South Fork. d. Hold a tent-meeting.
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Jackson has received 7000 troops through Swift Run Gap from Ewell.He moves toward Swift Run Gap anticipating Banks moving further up the valley, which would mean that Jackson has accomplished his goal.
Q: What could Banks do that would ruin Jackson’s plan?
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The Situation at Fort Monroe McClellan’s scouts estimated Johnston’s force at 40,000,
not the 100,000 first thought.
Lincoln is
outraged!Question: Why?
a. The scouts must be incompetent since they countered McClellan’s estimate.
b. Outrage with Johnston for running away to the south avoiding a fight.c. McClellan had missed his chance to end the rebellion with one battle.d. He’s always outraged regardless of the situation.
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Johnston, aware of McClellan’s plan to move up the peninsula and attack Richmond from the southeast,………….orders Magruder to delay any move of the Union troops up the peninsula.
Q: What does Magruder do?a. A surprise and sudden attack on McClellan’s force as they
are busy with supplies and preparation for their move toward Richmond.
b. Digs in and fortifies a wall across the James River peninsula hoping to delay McClellan's advance.
c. Fire and retreat back to Richmond to help Johnston.d. Brings forth his unit choir to serenade the Union soldiers.Magruder’s
PerformanceClick the red rectangle
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Magrud
er Your instructor will recount the fantastic story of Magruder’s performance.In short, he had his 300 men march in groups of four in front of his lines, visible to McClellan who was observing.The 300 make one revolution then circle behind their own lines and repeat the march-for 16 hours!As the 300 tire they are replaced with a fresh 300.McClellan counts Magruder’s “marchers” and came up with 20,000 men. He will wait before he moves. Magruder’s performance deserves a standing ovation.
Magruder is trained in drama productions and
stage shows.
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McClellan settles into siege formation and waits for more troops. Johnston is on the defensive and has set up fortifications to counterbalance his lack of troops compared to McClellan’s. When McDowell's troops head south through Centreville, McClellan will launch his attack on Richmond.
Badly outnumbered and McClellan beginning to move slowly up the peninsula, Johnston orders Jackson to begin a diversion to keep Banks in the Shenandoah Valley.
The strategic logic of the north:
The strategic logic of the south:
Jackson is needed to defend Richmond but if he can keep Banks busy and draw them further into the valley (up-river)…….he could escape the valley and shore up Johnston’s defense of Richmond.This scenario would most assuredly keep the cautious McClellan from launching his attack on Richmond and……would allow the Confederates to move more troops from the south up to Richmond.
? ?
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The strategic logic of the North:If Banks cannot eliminate Jackson from the valley then McDowell
will not move south and McClellan will not move.
The strategic logic of the South:If Jackson can keep Banks busy in the valley, and by so doing threaten
to move down the valley and then threaten Washington, then McDowell will be forced to stay at home near Washington and McClellan won’t move.
The “TIME FACTOR”. Each passing day allows the Confederates time to move more troops to Richmond 123
Time to study
the map
How will Jackson accomplish the ……. DIVERSION?
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
StauntonClarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Banks
Fremont
Shields
Banks
Jackson
Johnson
17,000 6000
20,000
20,000
1100
Johnson55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000
Ewell8500
And Ashby
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View: from Blue Ridge Mountains across the valley to Harrisburg with the Allegheny Mountains in the distance.
127
View: from Blue Ridge mountains to Luray to the New Market Gap in the distance.
128
View: Shenandoah River near Front Royal
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Jackson retreats to Strasburg as Banks reaches Winchester.
11,000 Union troops in the valley is not enough to delay McClellan’s march on Richmond.
Jackson must force Banks, drawing Banks entire army into the valley. That would keep McClellan in place.
He attacks Banks and Shields (11,000) just south of Winchester at Kernstown.
Q: The Battle of Kernstown- results?
a. The attack is successful and Shields withdraws to Harpers Ferry.
b. Before Jackson’s attack was complete Banks sends 20,000 men to assist Shields.
c. Badly outnumbered Jackson is defeated and retreats from Kernstown.
d. No battle occurred as Jackson's reputation and reports that he had 20,000 men led Shields to retreat.
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Kernstown
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Shields, in command of the forward troops of Banks’ 20,000, used his numbers advantage well and communications failed with Jackson's commanders.
• Q: Jackson’s next move?• a. Send Ashby and his cavalry at Shields.• b. Attack again at Kernstown with all his men.• c. Heal the wounds and come back another day.• d. Withdraw up the valley to Cross Keys and get reinforcements.
Shields
Jackson lost 700 men in a humiliating loss and withdraws to Strasburg.The Whole confederate
plan is in jeopardy!
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
StauntonClarksville
Gordonsville
Culpeper
Centreville
Potomac River
James River Fort Monroe
York River
Rappahannock River
Port Republic
Allegh
any M
ount
ains
Blue Ridg
e Moun
tains
Banks
Fremont
Shields
Banks
Jackson6000
Johnson
17,000
9,000
20,000
111,000
Johnson55,000
McClellan110,000
McDowell35,000
3000
Anderson12,000
Ewell8500
Kernstown
Ashby
Ashby attacks Shields’ 11,000 men.
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Ashby’s attack is
such a surprise….hours after Jackson had retreated, that Shields
was forced to retreat north of Winchester.
Q: Now what will Lincoln, McDowell, and McClellan decide?a. They believe the battle at Kernstown was a rout, despite Ashby’s success. Jackson was soundly defeated and the Union can now move on Richmond.b. Ashby’s victory at Kernstown made the Union aware that Jackson is still a nuisance and a threat.
C and D are not one of the choices.
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And the answer is...
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Lincoln to General Banks,
“Remove Jackson from the valley!!!”
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Ashby catches Shields 11000 troops with cavalry by surprise forcing Shields to run to Winchester, joining the 9000 Union troops of Banks.
Lincoln is concerned with Jackson and orders Banks and Shields to head up the Shenandoah Valley with his 20,000 troops and get Jackson out of the valley.
Johnston sends Jackson 2,000 more troops with orders to continue to keep Banks involved in the valley; but in addition he must be ready to quickly escape the valley and get to Richmond to help Johnston if McClellan launches a move.
Q: What is Jackson’s next move?a. Join Ashby south of Kernstown and wait.b. Join Ashby south of Kernstown and move toward Winchester.c. Bring Ashby back to New Market and wait for Banks to head up the
valley.d. Cross over New Market Gap and move down the valley toward Front
Royal.
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
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Front RoyalStrasburg
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New MarketLuray
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threaten Winchester.
Q: Then what?
a. Attack….of course. b. Start an attack and
retreat. c. Wait, wait, wait, you
are outnumbered. d. Keep moving, return
to Luray.
Kernstown
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Thornton’s Gap
Luray
Front Royal
Winchester
Strasburg
Harpers Ferry
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New Market
New Market Gap
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Attack and runaway! The Confederates must draw the Union forces deeper into the valley.
Kernstown
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The next move is the most technical and factor laden decision.
Q: What next for Jackson?a. Stayb. Attackc. Retreat to
Harrisonburgd. Cross New
Market Gap to Luray.
Q: Find the danger in each choice.
McDowell
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140A sketch/drawing by the famous Civil War artist Alfred Waud.
Lincoln is frustrated with his army, especially with McClellan’s timidity while having 2 to 1 numerical advantage.
Also, with Banks inability to follow up on the “victory” at Kernstown.
Lincoln will send McDowell and 20,000 men into the valley so that he and Banks will get Jackson out of the valley for good.
Lincoln has also sent 7,000 troops into the Allegheny mountains to assist Fremont in controlling the railroads and passes in the mountains.
Johnston has ordered General Ewell CSA with 6,000 troops to move to Gordonsville, a short trip through a gap in the Blue Ridge mountains and yet still close to Richmond.
Jackson retreats to Harrisonburg.
We revisit the map to discuss Banks 'options.
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Thornton’s Gap
Luray
Front Royal
Winchester
Strasburg
Harpers Ferry
Washington
Richmond
New Market Gap
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New Market
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Banks with McDowell are aggressively after Jackson.
Q: Identify all of the Union choices.
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Surrendering is not one of the choices.
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1. Continue up the valley along the North Fork, thus chasing Jackson out of the valley, or at least so far that he could not threaten Washington.
2. Continue up the valley along the North Fork, but send McDowell’s troops along the South Fork in a pincer movement.
3. Head across New Market gap and let McDowell’s men continue up the North Fork- another pincer movement.
4. Since Jackson is already deep into the valley and no threat to Washington, leave two cavalry units of 2,000 to be a nuisance to Jackson if he tries to return north up the North Fork. Banks and McDowell will return to Harpers Ferry and get the attack on Richmond moving.
5. With McDowell guarding the North Fork route to Harpers Ferry, Banks will hurriedly cross over to Luray and up the South Fork to block Jackson’s escape from the valley.
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Q: Again, what does Jackson do?
a. Digs in to stop Banks’ advance to Harrisonburg. b. Head toward Swift Run Gap and through the Blue
Ridge Mountains, orders completed. c. Withdraw to Staunton and join forces with General
Johnson (3000). d. Bring up Johnson’s , now 4000, men to Cross Keys.
Jackson retreats further to Cross Keys. Fearing that if he remained west of the Masanutten Mountains, Banks might advance
up the Luray Valley east of the mountains and cut off his route across the Blue Ridge mountains to Richmond.
Banks advances to New Market.
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Mt.Jackson
New MarketLuray
Harrisburg
Cross Keys
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Jackson heads toward Swift Run Gap but doesn’t leave the valley. He is counting on Banks moving south of Harrisonburg where Jackson could cut off his communications to the north.
Fremont is advancing through the mountains toward Harrisonburg to join Banks.
Banks
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reserves
McClellan
Johnston
Ewell
Magruder
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Now it’s your turn to strategize……..Review the commands and orders that each group of troops is to obey.
Then……study the map again (go to next slide).
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
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Q: Jackson’s next move;a. Head toward the mountain passes in the Alleghenies to stop Fremont
from joining Banks.b. Escape through Swift Run Gap to join Johnston at Richmond.c. Attack Banks and make him withdraw to prevent a linking with Fremont.d. Pray
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Jackson must stop Fremont. Ashby attacks Banks north of Harrisonburg.
Q: What does Banks do?a. Easily defeats Ashby’s attack and advances to Harrisonburg.b. Digs in and defends their position.c. Withdraws to New Market.d. He is becoming paranoid so he runs for home.
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Banks, misjudging Ashby’s force, withdraws to New Market.
General Ewell’s 6000 men are sent to defend Swift Run Gap and to stop Banks from escaping to the east
and join McClellan. Jackson jams the mountain pass to stop Fremont who
heads back into the Allegheny Mountains and then north to try and reach Banks at Strasburg.
Ewell sends 3000 troops to join Jackson’s force. Banks withdraws further to Strasburg and sends Shields
to Front Royal to protect the South Fork route. Jackson sends Ashby to scout Bank’s movements. Fremont is moving toward Banks at Strasburg.
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Jackson heads toward Swift Run Gap but doesn’t leave the valley. He is counting on Banks moving south of Harrisonburg where Jackson could cut off his communications to the north.
Fremont is advancing through the mountains toward Harrisonburg to join Banks.
Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
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Front RoyalStrasburg
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Q: WHAT DOES JACKSON DO?
a. Continue down the North Fork to New Market.b. Head into the Allegheny mountains at
Harrisonburg and chase Fremont into Strasburg with a surprise attack
on Fremont and Banks.c. With protection from Ewell’s troops escape the
valley through Swift Run Gap to join Johnston at Richmond.d. Join Ewell and head north to Luray and down the east side of the Masanutten Mountains.
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Jackson heads toward Luray
• Banks has lost sight of Jackson, has no idea where he is. • Jackson rapidly moves and attacks the Union force at Front Royal . • Banks, surprised withdraws to Winchester and digs in to fight any further advance by
Jackson. • Banks poorly led defensive effort falls apart and his men retreat quickly north of the
Potomac River near Harpers Ferry.
• Q: What is Lincoln’s reaction? a. Outraged, he orders Banks to attack Jackson’s forces at Winchester.• b. Outraged, he orders Banks to dig in at Harpers Ferry and
prevent Jackson’s forces from crossing the Potomac.• c. Outraged, he orders McDowell's 20,000 men back across the
Potomac and with Banks and Fremont, to destroy Jackson once and for all.
• d. Outraged he surrenders Washington.
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Jackson heads toward Swift Run Gap but doesn’t leave the valley. He is counting on Banks moving south of Harrisonburg where Jackson could cut off his communications to the north.
Fremont is advancing through the mountains toward Harrisonburg to join Banks.
Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
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Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
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Outraged! Lincoln orders Banks to turn around and orders
McDowell to lead into the valley. Jackson’s spies learn of the plan.
Q: What does Jackson do? a. Quickly retreats to Winchester leaving Ashby
behind to slow the Union advance. b. Attack the Union forces at the Potomac. c. Dig in and wait for the Union forces to attack
him, knowing they will be hindered by the need to cross the river.
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Jackson retreats to Winchester. Jackson hastily retreats leaving
Ashby behind to slow the Union forces’ advance.
Ashby is killed in that effort. As Jackson retreats he burns all the
bridges across the Shenandoah River.
Jackson reaches Port Republic-Cross Keys
Q: What does Jackson do?
A. Escape through Swift Run Gap B. Withdraw to Staunton where he
can escape to Richmond by railroad. C. Attack the Union forces
advancing up the North Fork. D. Attack the Union forces
advancing up the South Fork.
Banks now splits his huge force. Fremont and McDowell head up the North Fork and Banks up the South Fork.
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Jackson attacks Fremont at Harrisonburg.
• The valley is narrow and McDowell is prevented from helping Fremont.
• The battle is considered a draw and Jackson withdraws to Port Republic.
• Q: What does Jackson do? – A. Attack the Union forces advancing up the South Fork.– B. Attack the Union forces at Harrisonburg again as they would
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Jackson heads toward Swift Run Gap but doesn’t leave the valley. He is counting on Banks moving south of Harrisonburg where Jackson could cut off his communications to the north.
Fremont is advancing through the mountains toward Harrisonburg to join Banks.
Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Romney
Moorefield
Franklin
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
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New MarketLuray
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: Jackson’s next move?a. Attack the Union forces again on the
South Fork.b. Attack the Union forces again on the
North Fork.c. Escape through Swift Run Gap
toward Richmond.d. Retreat to Staunton and dig in.
Jackson attacks down the South Fork.
With Fremont still licking his wounds from the previous battle Jackson attacks Banks’ forces coming up the South Fork.
Again the valley is too narrow to allow Banks the opportunity to use his superior forces and the battle ends in another
draw.
Jackson has accomplished his
mission-time to go Richmond
The Union has three armies-Banks, Fremont, McDowellstuck far up the Shenandoah Valley,
unable to join in McClellan’s plan to attack Richmond. McClellan is distraught and still misjudging the Confederate
numbers at Richmond. The delaying tactics of Jackson have allowed time to pass
while the Confederates have further fortified Richmond. Richmond will be saved.
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A Metaphor
Collaborate on discovering a metaphor for Jackson’s orders: draw Banks up the Shenandoah Valley.
Here’s one: explain how it works.
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Lincoln and McClellan pose for a photo before Lincoln “kills” him.169
Lincoln is 6’5” looking down on McClellan 170
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers FerryRomney
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Cross Keys
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McDowell 35,000
Johnston 35,000
Jackson10,000
Ewell6,000
Fremont12,000
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Banks16,000
D H Hill12,000
FrederickRosecrans7,000
Rosecrans12,000
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Harpers Ferry
Romney
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McClellan120,000
Banks23,000
McDowell35,000
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Harpers Ferry
Romney
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Shenandoah River Valley
Harpers FerryRomney
McDowell
Front RoyalStrasburg
Cross Keys
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Johnston 35,000
Jackson10,000
Ewell6,000
Fremont12,000
10,000
Banks16,000
D H Hill12,000
FrederickRosecrans7,000
Rosecrans22,000
Johnson3000
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Jackson headed east crossing through the Blue Ridge Mountains then doubled back to Staunton being lost to the Union.Fear in Washington that Jackson would attack.May 5th Jackson joined by Ed Johnson -3,000. at StauntonThe Union even thought that “Johnson” was “Johnston”.
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Banks was sending troops to McDowell who would then move south toward Richmond.Lee order to Jackson: quickly stop the Union evacuation from the valley.Jackson would attack General Milroy at the town of McDowell. Union believed the town of McDowell was the army of McDowell.Jackson defeated Milroy who retreated to the city of Franklin where Fremont wasThree days of chasing Milroy and Fremont deeper into the Alleghenies, west of Shenandoah.Jackson turned about and went back to the Shenandoah Valley to deal with Banks.Banks is anxious; Shields (11,000) sent to General McDowell at StrasburgBurns 8,000Page 299
Banks was now at Strasburg.Banks believed Jackson was 30 miles away at New marketNow Jackson disappeared again. Screening his front with cavalry he side-slipped to the east crossing the Massanutten Mountain ridge and getting over into the valley of the South Fork of the Shanandoah , picking up General Ewell and his 8000 men en route. On the night of May 22 Jackson had his entire force, thus increased to 17,000 men , in camp ten miles from Front Royal.Page 300, para4.
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Jackson mainly wanted to attack a Union army. He had been made to wait passively for months in the camps around Manassas. Now, with something approximating an independent command, he was eager to advance. He was aware that with such a numerical disadvantage his only chance was to keep the enemy off balance. The way to do that, it seemed to him, was with tactical strikes. He wrote to Confederate secretary of war Judah Benjamin in Richmond with a plan, endorsed by Johnston, for a winter campaign “to capture the Federal forces at Romney.” He would need more men, and he proposed that three brigades in the Allegheny Mountains south and west of Winchester, under the command of Brigadier General William W. Loring, be ordered to join him. Thus reinforced he would have more than ten thousand men-he would seize Romney. Once in possession of Romney, he proposed to cross a chunk of the mountains in winter and strike deep into northwestern Virginia (now West Virginia.)
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Masanutten Mountains in the Shenandoah Valley
Jackson will be dealing with Banks, Shields, McDowell, and Fremont on both sides of the Massanutten Mountains, the North and South Forks of the Shenandoah River.
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