Sheridans Ride
| Description: |
Sheridans ride portrayed here occurred October 19, 1864 following a surprise attack by the Confederates on Union troops. His inspirational arrival stopped the retreat of Union soldiers and helped form the counterattack that forced the Confederates to flee. The ride was immortalized in the poem Sheridans Ride by T. Buchanan Read. |
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| Publisher: |
Philadelphia : H. L. Roberts & Co. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc008/id/436 |
| Collection: |
Civil War Materials |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: mailto:visualcollections@indianahistory.org |
| Geography: |
Tennessee--Franklin County |
| Subjects: |
United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns Stereographs Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 Cedar Creek, Battle of, Va., 1864 Stereographs |
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