Battle of Aldie
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Battle Dates:
06/17/1863
Other Names:
No other names listed.
Campaign:
Gettysburg Campaign
CWSAC Priority Level:
Priority III, Class C
39459 John Mosby Hwy, Aldie, VA 20105, USA
Details:
Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick [US]; Col. Thomas Munford [CS]
Forces Engaged: Brigades
Estimated Casualties: 250 total
Description:Stuart’s cavalry screened the Confederate infantry as it marched north behind the sheltering Blue Ridge. The pursuing Federals of Kilpatrick’s brigade, in the advance of Gregg’s division, encountered Munford’s troopers near the village of Aldie, resulting in four hours of stubborn fighting. Both sides made mounted assaults by regiments and squadrons. Kilpatrick was reinforced in the afternoon, and Munford withdrew toward Middleburg.
Result(s): Inconclusive