Battle of Cedar Creek
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Battle of Cedar Creek
A major Civil War battle in the Shenandoah Valley on October 19, 1864. The Confederate Army made a surprise attack on the Union encampment there, and though they held an early advantage, the North was eventually victorious under the leadership of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan.
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Thomas Buchanan Read
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Ghosts of Cedar Creek: A Day of Honor
(1999 History Film)
Shenandoah Campaign
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