Historical Events tagged with "confederate cavalry"
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Military & Warfare
Morgan's Raid Concludes with Capture
July 26th, 1863 161 years ago
In Salineville, Ohio, Confederate cavalry leader John Hunt Morgan and 360 of his men were captured by Union forces, marking the end of a significant raid into the North. Morgan's Raid had spanned several states, disrupting Union supply lines and boosting Confederate morale. The capture occurred during Morgan's retreat after a harrowing journey, culminating in running battles with pursuing Union troops.
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