January 5, 1862---The Battle of Bath, VA

JANUARY 5, 1862:              

 The Battle of Bath (Virginia; now Berkeley Springs, West Virginia). Ignoring his commander, General Loring’s orders, Stonewall Jackson moves his famed Stonewall Brigade to attack the western Virginia town of Bath. His objective is to cut the B & O Railroad. After occupying Bath, part of Jackson’s force assails Hancock, Maryland across the Potomac.