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First Winchester
Battle · Eastern Theatre
First Battle of Winchester
May 25, 1862 · Winchester, Virginia
Narrative
Commanders
At a glance
Outcome
1
Jackson’s campaign
The Valley Campaign
The Shenandoah is a granary and an invasion route; Jackson’s mission is to tie down Union armies far from Richmond.
2
May 25
The Rout of Banks
A dawn attack and Taylor’s (South) flank charge roll up Banks (North) on Bowers Hill and send his army fleeing through the town.
3
The aftermath
What Banks Left Behind
Banks flees across the Potomac, leaving a mountain of supplies; the Valley triumph helps save Richmond, brilliance in defense of slavery.
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