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Battle of Droop Mountain

6 nov. 1863 · 38.11° N, 80.27° W

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6 nov. 1863
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Bataille
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38.11° N, 80.27° W
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1863 battle in the American Civil War

Battle of Droop Mountain

1863 battle of the American Civil War

The Battle of Droop Mountain occurred in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, on November 6, 1863, during the American Civil War. A Union brigade commanded by Brigadier General William W. Averell defeated a smaller Confederate force commanded by Brigadier General John Echols and Colonel William L. "Mudwall" Jackson. Confederate forces were driven from their breastworks on Droop Mountain, losing weapons and equipment.

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