New Market, Battle of, New Market, Va., 1864
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- Adams, J.T. Dict. Am. hist., 1942(New Market, Battle of, May 15, 1864)
- Dyer, J.H. Comp. of war rebellion, 1908(Several events associated with New Market battle)
- Historical times illus. encyc. of the Civil War(New Market, Va., Battle of, 15 May 1864)
- Civil War battlefield guide, 1990(New Market, 15 May 1864)
- Civil War day by day(May 15, Sunday 1864. Battle of New Market, Virginia)
- Boatner Civil War dict.(New Market, Va., 15 May '64)
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The Battle of New Market was fought on May 15, 1864, in Virginia during the Valley Campaigns of 1864 in the American Civil War. A makeshift Confederate army of 4,100 men defeated the larger Army of the Shenandoah under Major General Franz Sigel, delaying the capture of Staunton by several weeks. The battle is primarily remembered today for being the only time in American history a school's student body was used as an organized combat unit. (see also Battle of Natural Bridge) During the battle Confederate general John C. Breckinridge ordered cadets from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), averaging 18 years of age but with several child soldiers no older than 15, to join an attack on the Union lines. The event is central to the Institute's history and heritage.
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