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- Feb 7, 2006
- Location
- Midlothian, VA
Recently read a book that covered Cross Keys as part of the overall story of Port Republic. Of course we talk about Stonewall's Valley Campaign, and Cross Keys is a Confederate victory. However, Ewell was basically on his own on the day of the battle and making all the tactical decisions. Jackson had been at Port Republic with the other part of the Valley army and came briefly to consult with Ewell.
I get the impression that when talking about Ewell's accomplishments during the war, most scholars and posters here focus on his tenure in corps command, but his performance at Cross Keys was quite good in a semi independent command.
Thoughts?
I get the impression that when talking about Ewell's accomplishments during the war, most scholars and posters here focus on his tenure in corps command, but his performance at Cross Keys was quite good in a semi independent command.
Thoughts?