Battle of Moorefield
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The Battle of Moorefield was a cavalry battle in the American Civil War, which took place on August 7, 1864. The fighting occurred along the South Branch of the Potomac River, north of Moorefield, Wes
Ruins of bank and home in Chambersburg in 1864
Gen. John McCausland
Gen. William W. Averell
William W. Averell
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William Woods Averell was a career United States Army officer and a cavalry general in the American Civil War. He was the only Union general to achieve a major victory against the Confederates in the
Battle of Moorefield
…was the third of three major victories (Battle of Droop Mountain, Battle of Rutherford's Farm, and the Battle of Moorefield) for Brigadier General William W. Averell, who performed best when operating on his own. On July 30, Confederate cavalry commanded by Brigadier General John McCausland moved north of the Potomac…
Col. William W. Averell (sitting) of 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry with staff in August 1862