Battle of Moorefield

Battle of Moorefield Oldfields Began: August 7, 1864 Ended: Same day Location: Hardy County, West Virginia Theater: Eastern Theater Campaign: Early’s Raid and Operations against the B&O Railroad Outcome: Union victory Combatants Commanders William W. Averell Brigadier General, USA John McCausland Brigadier General, CSA Strength 1,760 3,000 Casualties 42'' Killed: 11 Wounded: 18 Captured: 13 488 Killed: 13 Wounded: 60 Captured: 415

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While returning to the Shenandoah Valley after burning Chambersburg, McCausland’s and Johnson’s cavalry were surprised at Moorefield on August 7 and routed by pursuing Union cavalry. This defeat impeded the morale and effectiveness of the Confederate cavalry for the remainder of the 1864 Valley Campaign. (NPS summary)