Battle of Fisher's Hill

The Battle of Fisher's Hill was fought September 2122, 1864, near Strasburg, Virginia, as part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864 during the American Civil War. Despite its strong defensive position, the Confederate army of Lt. Gen. Jubal Early was defeated by the Union Army of the Shenandoah, commanded by Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan.

Battle of Fisher's Hill
Part of the American Civil War

Battlefields of Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek, VA
DateSeptember–October, 1864
Location
Shenandoah County, Virginia
38.9838°N 78.3959°W / 38.9838; -78.3959
Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States (Union) CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Philip H. Sheridan Jubal Early
Units involved
Army of the Shenandoah Army of the Valley
Strength
~35,000 ("present for duty")
29,444 (engaged)
9,500
Casualties and losses
528 1,234
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