What was the purpose of th Union strategy to control Harpers Ferry?

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Updated: 8/21/2019

The capture of Harper's Ferry was to save almost 13,000 Union troops from being captured and giving Union General George B. McClellan the chance for a substantial, even a decisive victory over Lee's separate components of his army.

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What was the purpose of the raid on the US Armory at Harpers Ferry?

To free the slaves

What was the purpose of the Harpers Ferry Raid in october of 1859?

to arm slaves

Where is the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library in Harpers Ferry located?

The address of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is: 151 Polk Street, Harpers Ferry, 25425 9870

Where is the Harpers Ferry Historical Association in Harpers Ferry West Virginia located?

The address of the Harpers Ferry Historical Association is: Po Box 197, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0197

What is Harpers Ferry?

harpers ferry was a raid that many people died in.

What state is harpers ferry?

Harpers Ferry is located in West Virginia.

Where is the Harpers Ferry Historic Town Foundation in Harpers Ferry West Virginia located?

The address of the Harpers Ferry Historic Town Foundation is: Po Box 1427, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-1427

What state did John Brown invade Harpers ferry?

Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia.

When and where did abolitionist john brown lead 18 men on a raid?

On October 16,1859 in Harpers Ferry, Virginia

What is the phone number of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library in Harpers Ferry?

The phone number of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is: 304-535-2301.

When did Battle of Harpers Ferry happen?

Battle of Harpers Ferry happened on 1862-09-12.

Where did the battle of Harpers Ferry take place?

Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Now West Virginia. If you mean John Brown's raid, the Harpers Ferry military armory, now a tourist attraction.

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