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May 11, 1862
Memphis Daily Appeal
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Confederate General Stonewall Jackson achieves a brilliant victory over Union General Banks' forces in Western Virginia, likely at Swift Run Gap, routing the enemy with minimal losses and driving them from the Shenandoah Valley.
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A VICTORY IN VIRGINIA.
The telegraph brings us news this morning of a brilliant victory obtained by "Stonewall" Jackson over Banks' column in Western Virginia. Though not stated, the battle doubtless occurred at Swift Run Gap, in the Blue Ridge, west of Harrisonburg, where Gen. Jackson's command has been posted for some time. The triumph is stated to have been complete, and the enemy routed and put to flight. Our loss was very small - fifty killed and two hundred wounded, the enemy's not known, though undoubtedly heavier.
Banks is effectually driven from the valley this season. Jackson's army can be speedily moved beyond Richmond to reinforce Johnston & Lee.
The telegraph brings us news this morning of a brilliant victory obtained by "Stonewall" Jackson over Banks' column in Western Virginia. Though not stated, the battle doubtless occurred at Swift Run Gap, in the Blue Ridge, west of Harrisonburg, where Gen. Jackson's command has been posted for some time. The triumph is stated to have been complete, and the enemy routed and put to flight. Our loss was very small - fifty killed and two hundred wounded, the enemy's not known, though undoubtedly heavier.
Banks is effectually driven from the valley this season. Jackson's army can be speedily moved beyond Richmond to reinforce Johnston & Lee.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Stonewall Jackson
Banks Defeat
Swift Run Gap
Confederate Victory
Shenandoah Valley
Civil War Battle
What entities or persons were involved?
Stonewall Jackson
Banks
Johnston
Lee
Where did it happen?
Swift Run Gap, Blue Ridge, West Of Harrisonburg, Western Virginia
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Key Persons
Stonewall Jackson
Banks
Johnston
Lee
Location
Swift Run Gap, Blue Ridge, West Of Harrisonburg, Western Virginia
Story Details
Stonewall Jackson defeats Banks' column in a complete victory, routing the enemy with 50 Confederate killed and 200 wounded, driving Banks from the valley for reinforcement of Johnston and Lee.