Army of Virginia

The Army of Virginia was a Confederate military force during the American Civil War, primarily operating in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia from 1862 to 1865. It was led by generals such as Turner Ashby and early on, J.E.B. Stuart, serving as a mobile, cavalry-oriented unit that provided tactical support, intelligence, and raiding capabilities for the Confederate Army. The Army of Virginia was known for quick strikes, disrupting Union supply lines, and gathering intelligence. It played a key role in defending the Shenandoah Valley, a vital agricultural and strategic region, and frequently engaged Union forces to safeguard Confederate interests in the area.