Second Battle of Kernstown

The Second Battle of Kernstown took place in March 1864 during the American Civil War in Virginia. It was a Confederate attempt to push back Union forces and strengthen their position in the Shenandoah Valley. Confederate troops led by General John McCausland launched an attack against Union forces under General Philip Sheridan. The battle resulted in a Union victory, halting the Confederate offensive and protecting Sheridan’s campaign to control the valley. It was a key moment in the broader East Coast conflict, demonstrating the Union's ability to defend strategic territories and limiting Confederate advancements in that region.