First Battle of Kernstown (1862)

First Battle of Kernstown (United States (Union) vs Confederate States (Confederacy)) took place in 1862 during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1862
• 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: 590 total 118 killed 450 wounded 22 captured or missing (United States (Union)), 718 total 80 killed 375 wounded 263 captured or missing (Confederate States (Confederacy))
• Outcome: Union victory (See aftermath)
• Coordinates: 39.145°, -78.200°

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Wikipedia article on First Battle of Kernstown · Wikidata entry

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