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Third Battle of Winchester

At Eastern entrance of Winchester. · location approximate

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Here Early, facing east, received the attack of Sheridan's army, at noon on September 19, 1864. Early repulsed the attack and countercharged, breaking the Union line. Only Upton's prompt action in changing front saved the Unionists from disaster. At 3 P.M., Sheridan made a second attack, driving Early back to Winchester.

1948 text, presented as a historical document.

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Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Virginia Department of Conservation and Development, State Historical Markers of Virginia, 6th ed. (1948)

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