Battle of New Market, Civil War battle in Virginia
The Battle of New Market was a significant event during the American Civil War.
Fought on May 15, 1864, Confederate forces defeated Union troops, securing the Shenandoah Valley.
The battle is renowned for the participation of young cadets from the Virginia Military Institute.
The New Market Battlefield State Historical Park preserves this site.
The 'Field of Lost Shoes' is named so because cadets lost their footwear in the muddy terrain.
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