Confederate Armies & Departments in the Eastern Theater
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The Army of Northern Virginia commanded by General Robert E. Lee |
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The Army of the Valley commanded by Major General Jubal A. Early fought the Battle of Cedar Creek on October 19 began as a Confederate victory but by the end of the day’s fighting turned into a decisive defeat. The Army of the Shenandoah retreated again to the upper Valley, broken as a fighting force. |