Escape from Meadow Bridge

[Stryker65]

If you review the map and OOB you will note that very few of the city defense forces actually took part in the fighting. These were mostly regular Confederate infantry and cavalry forces.

I admit, I was confused to see the LD forces. Would these just have been those manning this sector of the city defenses?

 

[1SGDan]

I admit, I was confused to see the LD forces. Would these just have been those manning this sector of the city defenses?

Yes, but may have been moved forward some but not engaged.

 

[Mwf203]

Keeping this thread alive as it's the 161st anniversary today of the battle of Meadow Bridge/ Brooks Church.

 

[Bryce]

Introduction
In a recent post (https://civilwartalk.com/forums/eastern-theater.89/) someone asked if the Union movement to the North Anna River was worth looking into. In response I mentioned a very interesting fight by MG Philip H. Sheridan's cavalry at Meadow Bridge, Virginia. For those unfamiliar with this epic contest I have put together a series of posts describing the affair.

My friend and colleague David Ruth is writing a book on the cavalry operations between May 4 and May 20, 1864. He will include Meadowbridge.

 

[1SGDan]

My friend and colleague David Ruth is writing a book on the cavalry operations between May 4 and May 20, 1864. He will include Meadowbridge.

Bryce
I hope that he has much success with his efforts.