The Battle of Winchester took place on September 19, 1864, during the American Civil War. It was fought in and around the town of Winchester, Virginia as part of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign. The battle involved Union forces led by General Philip Sheridan against Confederate troops commanded by General Jubal Early. The Union victory at Winchester was significant, as it helped to secure the Shenandoah Valley for the Union and contributed to the overall decline of Confederate military strength in the region. The battle resulted in approximately 5,000 total casualties, with the Union forces inflicting heavier losses on the Confederates.