In War a Tower of Strength original As such he would need

As such he would need to clear out the Federal garrison in the town of Berkeley Springs

With battle losses and the ever growing casualty lists

Form Brigades

Second Maryland Regiment

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In War a Tower of Strength original As such he would needNew Market, Virginia May 15, 1864 The year was 1864, and for three years the Federal Army had tried everything to defeat the Confederate forces. Many battles had been fought with both sides winning and losing. Casualty counts were far beyond what anyone had considered possible. General Lees Army of Northern Virginia had lost a major battle at Gettysburg, but the Souths willingness to fight for their independence had not diminished. Federal strategy