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Battle of New Market
- When
- 15 May 1864
- Where
- New Market
Confederate forces defeated Sigel's army on May 15, 1864, in Virginia, delaying the capture of Staunton.
The battle occurred on May 15, 1864, in Virginia. A Confederate army of 4,100 men defeated the larger Union Army of the Shenandoah under Major General Franz Sigel. This victory delayed the capture of Staunton by several weeks.
Sources
- Battle of New Market Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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