The Battle of Aldie
June 17, 1863
Stuart’s cavalry screened the Confederate infantry as it marched north behind the sheltering Blue Ridge. The pursuing Federals of Kilpatrick’s brigade, in the advance of Gregg’s division, encountered Munford’s troopers near the village of Aldie, resulting in four hours of stubborn fighting. Both sides made mounted assaults by regiments and squadrons. Kilpatrick was reinforced in the afternoon, and Munford withdrew toward Middleburg.
Recommended Books
Aldie Resources
Not for Gain or Glory: The 1st Massachusetts Cavalry at the Battle of Aldie »
Historical Markers: Battle of Aldie »
Citizens Committee for the Historic Cavalry Battles of Aldie, Middleburg and Upperville, Virginia »
The Mosby Heritage Area Association »
Battlefield News
Aldie Traffic Calming Projects Get Underway - 2011 (Leesburg Today) »
Preservation
Battle Facts
Campaign
- Gettysburg Campaign
Battles In This Campaign
Location
- Loudoun County, Virginia
Dates
- June 17, 1863
Forces Engaged
- 2,000 Union
- 1,500 Confederate
Estimated Casualties
- 305 Union
- 110 Confederate
Result
- Inconclusive
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