“First” in The Story of West Virginia
F-12 First land battle of Civil War at Philippi
1. Who won the battle?
2. Why was it important?
3. Where did the Confederates intend to stage the first land battle?
4. What were the weather conditions that night?
5. Artillery was pulled up the hill where what college is now located?
6. Because the Confederates retreated so fast this battle is sometimes called what?
7. Because of the Union victory what occurred several weeks later?