Army of the Shenandoah (Confederate)
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See also: Union Army of the Shenandoah
The Army of the Shenandoah was a field army of the Confederate States Army active during the American Civil War. It was created to defend the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia from Union Army attacks during the early months of the war. The army was transferred to reinforce the Confederate Army of the Potomac at the First Battle of Bull Run, which was the only major engagement of the war it participated in. After the battle, the army was merged into the Army of the Potomac.
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Army of the Shenandoah | |
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Active | May 1861 – July 1861 |
Country | Confederate States of America |
Allegiance | Virginia |
Branch | Confederate States Army |
Type | Field army |
Role | Confederate army in Eastern Theater |
Engagements | Battle of Hoke's Run First Battle of Bull Run |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Joseph E. Johnston |
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