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Opposing forces

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Key: k = killed, w = wounded

Union

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Mountain Department[a][1]
Maj. Gen. John C. Frémont (not present)

Robert H. Milroy
Robert C. Schenck

Confederate

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Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson
Edward "Allegheny" Johnson
William B. Taliaferro

Jackson's Command[3]
Maj. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson

Notes

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  1. ^ formerly Department of Western Virginia
  2. ^ Schenck's Brigade marched 34 miles in 23 hours to arrive at McDowell in time for combat.[2]
  3. ^ took over Johnson's command after Johnson was wounded around 8:00 pm.[4]
  4. ^ only non-Virginia regiment present; sustained heaviest loss of any Confederate unit.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Armstrong, p. 50
  2. ^ Armstrong, p. 16
  3. ^ Armstrong, p. 50
  4. ^ Armstrong, p. 46
  5. ^ Armstrong, p. 48

Bibliography

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  • Armstrong, Richard L. (Summer 2003). "The Battle of McDowell". Blue & Gray. Columbus, OH: Blue & Gray Enterprises, Inc.
  • "XXIV - May 8, 1862 - Engagement Near McDowell (Bull Pasture Mountain), Va.". The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Vol. XII. United States War Department. 1885. pp. 460–488.

Category:American Civil War orders of battle