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At noon on September 19, 1864, Confederate forces under General Jubal A. Early, facing east, received the attack of Sheridan’s army. Early repulsed the attack and countercharged, breaking the Union line. Only prompt action by General Emory Upton in changing front saved the Union forces from disaster. At 3 P.M. Sheridan made a second attack, driving Early back to Winchester.
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