America's Civil War Source
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A resource for those interested in the study of America's Civil War
Battle of Carrick's Ford
The Battle of Carrick's Ford is fought in Western Virginia. The
Union Commander is McClellan and the Confederate Commander
is Brigadier General Robert S. Garnett. Garnett, a leader of
promise, is killed. Western Virginia is now in Union hands and will
stay that way for the rest of the war.