American Civil War: Third Battle of Winchester: Union troops under General Philip Sheridan defeat a Confederate force commanded by General Jubal Early. With over 50,000 troops engaged it was the largest battle fought in the Shenandoah Valley and was not only militarily decisive in that region of Virginia but also played a role in securing Abraham Lincoln's election in 1864.

United States presidential election, 1864
Abraham Lincoln
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Jubal Early
Confederate States of America
Philip Sheridan
Union (American Civil War)
Battle of Opequon