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Battle of Aldie
Other Names: None
Location: Loudoun County
Campaign: Gettysburg Campaign (June-July 1863)
Date(s): June 17,
1863
Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick [US]; Col.
Thomas Munford [CS]
Forces Engaged: Brigades
Estimated Casualties: 250 total
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| Civil War Battle of Aldie and Battlefield Map |
Description: Stuart’s cavalry screened the Confederate
infantry as it marched north behind the sheltering Blue Ridge. The pursuing Federals of Kilpatrick’s brigade, in the
advance of Gregg’s division, encountered Munford’s troopers near the village of Aldie, resulting in four hours
of stubborn fighting. Both sides made mounted assaults by regiments and squadrons. Kilpatrick was reinforced in the afternoon,
and Munford withdrew toward Middleburg.
Result(s): Inconclusive
Source: National Park Service
Advance to:
Recommended Reading: The Battle of Gettysburg; The Gettysburg
Campaign
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