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The task of Sheridan's Valley Campaign was:
1 - Carry through the elimination of Early's II Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia, the only Confederate Great Unit which still had freedom of movement to operate
against the left (or Northern) side of Union front and reduce the pressure of
Grant's Army on the Richmond-Petersburg's sector.
2 - To scorch the earth in order to deprive the Confederates of all agricultural and structural resources in being there.
This campaign together Sherman's march to the sea, was part of the Grand Strategy put in motion by grant as General-in-Chief to defeat the Confederacy.
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What was the general strategy behind sheridans shenandoah valley campaign and shermans march to the sea?
To starve the Confederate troops in the field by destroying the farms and railroads.
What Union officer did Grant put in charge of Shenandoah Valley campaign?
Phil Sheridan
Who were the generals of the battle of Shenandoah valley?
As in that valley many campaign, and not a single battle took place during the Civil War, please specify which one or which year are you interested in.
Who won the battle of shenandoah valley?
It was the confederacy
Why did McClellan lose the campaign?
Do you mean the General Election of 1864? Because Lincoln was starting to gain credibility, with Sherman taking Atlanta, Sheridan clearing out the Shenandoah Valley and Admiral Farragut liberating the blockade-runners' port of Mobile.
What was the general strategy behind sheridans shenandoah valley campaign and shermans march to the sea?
To starve the Confederate troops in the field by destroying the farms and railroads.
What general forced the Shenandoah valley campaign?
US General Grant forced the Shenandoah Valley campaign. Grant placed Major General Siegel in charge of the advance on the Shenandoah Valley campaign. Grant had no true confidence in Siegel and finally General Sheridan replaced Siegel and marched on the Valley.
Who won the Shenandoah campaign?
The Union Army, commanded by Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan, won the Shenandoah campaign. They defeated the Confederate forces led by Lt. Gen. Jubal Early in a series of engagements in the Shenandoah Valley in 1864. Sheridan's victories in the campaign helped secure control of the valley for the Union and contributed to President Lincoln's reelection.
Led the campaign in the shenandoah valley?
Confederate Major General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson led the Jackson's Valley Campaign through the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia in the spring of 1862. Jackson marched 17,000 men 646 miles in 48 days.
What confederate general led forces in the shenandoah valley campaign?
Thomas Stonewall Jackson
What Union officer did Grant put in charge of Shenandoah Valley campaign?
Phil Sheridan
Where is Shenandoah valley located?
The Shenandoah Valley is in northern Virginia.
Which valley lies between the Allegheny Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains?
Shenandoah Valley is the valley:-)Shenandoah Valley
Why is shenandoah located in Virginia?
The Shenandoah Valley is in the Western part of the state. It is located there because the valley was named Shenandoah.
When was Museum of the Shenandoah Valley created?
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley was created in 2005.
When was Shenandoah Valley Academy created?
Shenandoah Valley Academy was created in 1908.
Who were the generals of the battle of Shenandoah valley?
As in that valley many campaign, and not a single battle took place during the Civil War, please specify which one or which year are you interested in.
