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Action, Salineville

1863
Ohio
Era
Civil War
Year
1863
Location
Ohio
Status
Verified engagement
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The Battle

History & Significance

Action, Salineville was a Civil War engagement fought in Ohio, 1863. It was a Union victory.

The Battle of Salineville occurred July 26, 1863, near Salineville, Ohio, during the American Civil War. U.S. Brig. Gen. James M. Shackelford destroyed Confederate Brig. Gen. John Hunt Morgan's remaining Confederate cavalry and captured Morgan, ending Morgan's Raid. It was the northernmost military action involving an official command of the Confederate States Army.

Result
Union victory
Forces engaged
United States (Union) vs Confederate States (Confederacy)
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When did Action, Salineville take place?
Action, Salineville took place in 1863.
Where was Action, Salineville fought?
Action, Salineville was fought in Ohio, United States.
What was the significance of Action, Salineville?
The Battle of Salineville occurred July 26, 1863, near Salineville, Ohio, during the American Civil War. U.S. Brig. Gen. James M. Shackelford destroyed Confederate Brig. Gen. John Hunt Morgan's remaining Confederate cavalry and captured Morgan, ending Morgan's Raid. It was the northernmost military
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