The Battle of Brandy Station: North America's Largest Cavalry Battle (Eric J. Wittenberg - CWC) Section - Human Interest S/L #25209

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The Battle of Brandy Station: North America's Largest Cavalry Battle (Eric J. Wittenberg - CWC) Section - Human Interest S/L #25209The Battle of Brandy Station: North America's Largest Cavalry Battle by Eric Wittenberg Just before dawn on June 9, 1863, Union soldiers materialized from a thick fog near the banks of Virginia's Rappahannock River to ambush sleeping Confederates. The ensuing struggle, which lasted throughout the day and included some 20,500 soldiers, was to become known as the Battle of Brandy Station. By the end, Union casualties were 907 (69 killed, 352 wounded,