First Battle of Kernstown (1862 AD)
First Battle of Kernstown (United States (Union) vs Confederate States (Confederacy)) took place in 1862 AD during American Civil War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1862 AD
- Date: 1862-03-23
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: American Civil War
- Side A: United States (Union)
- Side B: Confederate States (Confederacy)
- Commanders (A): Nathan Kimball, Erastus B. Tyler
- Commanders (B): Stonewall Jackson, Richard B. Garnett, Turner Ashby
- Casualties: approx. 590 total
118 killed
450 wounded
22 captured or missing718 total
80 killed
375 wounded
263 captured or missing
- Outcome: Union victory (See aftermath)
- Coordinates: 39.145°, -78.200°
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