June 19, 1863---The Battle of Middleburg, VA

JUNE 19, 1863:          

The Battle of Middleburg, Virginia. 

In a follow-up to the Battle of Aldie, Union forces attack J.E.B. Stuart’s cavalry, which has occupied the high ground. Skirmishing following the Battle of Aldie has already cost the Union some 300 men, and this difficult attack on a mountain ridge in 98-degree weather saps both sides. Losses this day were 100 on the Union side, from all causes, and about 40 on the Confederate side from all causes. Though Stuart withdrew from the battle first, he retained the better position.