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Battle of Tom's Brook
- When
- 1864-10-09
- Where
- Tom's Brook, Shenandoah County
Union cavalry under Torbert routed Confederate forces, achieving victory and overwhelming superiority in the Valley.
Fought on October 9, 1864, near Tom's Brook, Virginia. Torbert's troopers turned on pursuers, routing Rosser's division. Custer repulsed Confederate cavalry in a flanking maneuver at Spiker's Hill. The victory established Union cavalry dominance in the Shenandoah Valley.
Sources
- Battle of Tom's Brook Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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