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Modified link of Web site: Encyclopedia Virginia - Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1862. May 17, 2018
Added map of the main area of the eastern campaigns, 1861–65. May 10, 2016
Noted the participation of Confederate generals Joseph E. Johnston and Jubal Early, and added the Battle of McDowell to the list of battles in the campaign. Jan 06, 2016
Add new Web site: Encyclopedia Virginia - Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1862. Jul 20, 2014
Add new Web site: The Civil War - Shenandoah Valley Campaign. Feb 02, 2011
Add new Web site: U S Army Center of Military History - Shenandoah Valley Campaigns. Feb 02, 2011
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - United States - Shenandoah Valley Campaigns. Feb 01, 2011
Article revised. Nov 26, 2003
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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