Military & Warfare

Union Victory at the Battle of Philippi

Union forces, under the command of General Thomas A. Morris, achieved a decisive victory over Confederate troops led by Colonel Edward Johnson in Barbour County, Virginia, later part of West Virginia. The engagement marked one of the first major land battles of the American Civil War, demonstrating the effectiveness of Union cavalry and infantry tactics. The Union's successful rout of Confederate forces not only lifted Northern morale but also set the stage for subsequent campaigns in the region.

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