In spring 1862, as a diversionary tactic to prevent Union forces led by General Irwin McDowell from reinforcing General George McClellan's siege of Richmond, confederate troops led by General Stonewall Jackson, battle with Union forces in the Shenandoah Valley, forcing Union troops to guard Washington and northern Virginia. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Description | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1862/00/00 | Thomas J Jackson Headquarters, Winchester | |
| 1862/04/00 | General Jackson and 15,000 men camp at Jonathan Peale's House | Jonathan Peale House, Harrisonburg |
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