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Battle of Yellow Tavern Series #4 Traditional Cache

Hidden : 4/17/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

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This year on May 11 marks the 150 anniversary of the Battle at Yellow Tavern. I grew up in this area my whole life and never knew about it until this  past few months. I hope you enjoy this series and you learn a little history along the way. 

 

 


The Battle of Yellow Tavern

The Battle of Yellow Tavern was fought on May 11, 1864, as part of the Overland Campaign of the American Civil War. Union cavalry under Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan was detached from the Army of the Potomac to conduct a raid on Richmond, Virginia, and challenge legendary Confederate cavalry commander Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart. The Confederate force was outnumbered and outgunned and Stuart was mortally wounded while attempting to rally his men, dying the next day.

Source: Wikipedia

 

Sheridan's Advance

Step out of your car and stand with your back to the store, facing the road. Sheridan's troopers approached the battlefield along the Mountain Road to your right front. As they arrived, they formed their battleline along the road that runs past you from left to right. Custer's lunge at Lomax's first position started from this vicinity.

 

This cache is a magnetic camo tin. Bring your own pen and replace as found. Be sure to log all income and outgoing trackables. Happy caching. 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)