Moorefield
- Other Name:
- Oldfields
- Campaign:
- Early's Raid and Operations Against B&O RR
- Date(s):
- June-August 1864
- Principal Commanders:
- Brigadier General William Averell [US] Brigadier General John McCausland [CS]
- Forces Engaged:
- 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
- Estimated Casualties:
- 531 total (US 31; CS 500;)
- Description:
- While returning to the Shenandoah Valley after burning Chambersburg, McCausland's and Johnson's cavalry were surprised at Moorefield on August 7 and routed by pursuing Union cavalry. This defeat impeded the morale and effectiveness of the Confederate cavalry for the remainder of the 1864 Valley Campaign.
- Results:
- Union Victory
- CWSAC Reference #:
- WV013
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