Brandy Station 1863 First Step Towards Gettysburg Campaign
The Battle of Brandy Station, fought on June 9, 1863, marked the largest cavalry engagement of the American Civil War and served as the crucial prelude to the Gettysburg Campaign. This significant clash saw Union forces, under Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton, surprise Confederate cavalry led by Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, initiating the maneuvers that would ultimately lead to the pivotal battle at Gettysburg.