Battle of Vienna, Virginia
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The Battle of Vienna, Virginia was a minor engagement between Union and Confederate forces on June 17, 1861, during the early days of the American Civil War.
1st Ohio Infantry in action at Vienna, Virginia June 17, 1861
Fairfax County Courthouse
Irvin McDowell
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Irvin McDowell was an American army officer. He is best known for his defeat in the First Battle of Bull Run, the first large-scale battle of the American Civil War. In 1862, he was given command of t
Battle of Vienna, Virginia
…clear, although one soldier had been wounded by a shot from ambush. Confederate forces were in the area, however, and it was apparent to Union Maj. Gen. Irvin McDowell who was in charge of the department that the railroad would not remain safe without a guard force, especially because he had received information that…
McDowell, 1860–1865
General Irvin McDowell (left) with General George B. McClellan