The Battle of Cross Keys was an indecisive action during the American Civil War fought on June the 8th 1862, between 20000 Federals under Fremont and Ewell's column of Jackson's army of 17000 Confederates. Ewell was reinforced by Taylor and Patton leading a Louisiana and a Virginiabrigade. Fremont's line of battle, a mile and a half long, was advantageously arranged. The Federals began the battle, advancing steadily under a heavy fire, Stahl's Pennsylvania troops faring the worst. He was, however, supported by Bohlen, Schenk and Milroy, and thus was not compelled to retreat. Taking a strong position on a hill he was repeatedly cannonaded by the Confederates, but they were easily driven off by his superior batteries. Research Battle of Cross Keys
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