BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Germantown Road

December 14, 1864

Shelby

On December 14, 1864 the 4th Iowa Cavalry was attacked and dispersed on the Germantown Road losing several killed, wounded and captured.

HISTORICAL THEMES

Guerilla Warfare

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

LOW

A rating assigned for each battlefield to indicate relative opportunity and potential for successful site preservation.

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