Battle of Opequon

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Aftermath

The Battle of Opequon marked a turning point in the Shenandoah Valley in favor of the North. Early's army for the most part remained intact but suffered further defeats at Fisher's Hill and Tom's Brook. Exactly a month later, the Valley Campaigns came to a close after Early's defeat at the Battle of Cedar Creek. Victory in the Valley, along with other Union victories in the fall of 1864, helped win re-election for Abraham Lincoln.

Related Topics:
Shenandoah Valley - North - Fisher's Hill - Tom's Brook - Battle of Cedar Creek - Abraham Lincoln

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