Episode 2 of 4
Second Battle of Winchester
- When
- June 13–15, 1863
- Where
- Winchester, Virginia
Confederate forces defeated the Union garrison in Winchester, Virginia, between June 13 and 15, 1863, during the Gettysburg campaign.
Lee's Army of Northern Virginia captured the town. This victory in the Shenandoah Valley allowed Confederate forces to proceed further north. The Union garrison was overwhelmed, contributing to the momentum of Lee's invasion.
Sources
- Second Battle of Winchester Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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