Battle of New Market

                Part of Gen. Grant’s strategy to capture Richmond involved conquering the Shenandoah Valley.  He assigned the task to Maj. Gen. Sigel.  In May, 1864, Sigel moved south up the valley.  His targets were the towns of Staunton and Lynchburg.  Facing him was the army of Maj. Gen. John Breckinridge.  Read more…