New Market Battlefield, Virginia
This video focuses on the historical Battle of New Market, fought on May 15, 1864, in Virginia. It details how a smaller Confederate force, including approximately 257 cadets from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), managed to defeat a larger Union Army of the Shenandoah commanded by Major General Franz Sigel. The description highlights the casualties, particularly among the VMI cadets, with 10 killed and 50 wounded. While the title and description are historical, they provide context for the weaponry and military tactics of the era.










