Battle of Piedmont: Union Wins Control of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley
Hunter's men shattered the Confederate line in under three hours. General William "Grumble" Jones — the man holding Piedmont together — rode straight into Union fire and died in the field. Without him, the Confederate defense collapsed instantly. Nearly 1,000 prisoners taken. The Shenandoah Valley suddenly wide open. Hunter pushed toward Lexington and then Lynchburg, burning everything. But he overreached, ran low on supplies, and retreated into West Virginia. That retreat pulled Union forces away — and bought Lee just enough breathing room at Petersburg.
June 5, 1864
162 years ago
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