Created by Tom Horn on 8 Dec 2009, Last Update on 17 Jul 2010

Parkers Ford - 17 Jul 1864

Wright had sent a small force against a well reinforced Confederate position without the aid of cavalry because he mistakenly assumed it was only the pickets of Early's rearguard. Thoburn's force paid dearly for the mistake.

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Tags : Virginia,Land,Combat

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