086_(Weather)_Monocacy July 9th, 1864 - WDS Campaign Shenandoah
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(Historical) Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal Early, under orders from Robert E. Lee, invaded northern territory with nearly 15,000 men in early July 1864. This effort was intended to threaten Washington D.C., and draw troops away from Grant's Union siege of Petersburg. If successful, it could provide the opportunity Lee needed to counter-attack Grant, and even lead to the capture of Washington D.C. Even if just one of these events were to take place, President Lincoln's effort to be reelected would be severely undermined. This battle would be fought near Monocacy Junction. The Union forces, commanded by Lew Wallace, and his nearly 6,000 troops, were hoping to delay the Confederates long enough to help prepare Washington D.C. for the coming attack. Now, prepare for battle, and take up arms.
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