Battles & Campaigns · 1864
Battle of Fisher's Hill
Fisher's Hill, near Strasburg, Virginia, USA
What happened
After his defeat at Winchester, Early held a strong position at Fisher's Hill. George Crook advised Sheridan to go around it, and Crook's attack in the late afternoon broke into the Confederate line. The rest of the Union army then broke the line, but Early escaped.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It was a second Union victory in three days in the Shenandoah Valley. It added to the pressure on Early's army.
What came next
The Confederates fell back toward Waynesboro, Virginia.
Did you know?
Five soldiers earned the Medal of Honor for their actions at Fisher's Hill.
Timeline
- 19 September 1864Third Battle of Winchester.
- 22 September 1864Battle of Fisher's Hill.
- 2 March 1865Battle of Waynesboro.