where is fisher hill located the battle in civil war
Virginia is for Lovers. Historic Sites Fisher's Hill Battlefield Civil War Site. The Battle of Fisherâs Hill was an excellent example of a surprise flanking movement against a defending force in a strong position. The battle opened the Shenandoah Valley to the destruction of its agricultural base. Following his defeat at Third Winchester, Gen. Early withdrew and took up strong defensive positions at Fisher's Hill, south of Strasburg. George Crook's Federal VIII Corps, hidden from Confederate view, moved along North Mountain to outflank the left of Earlyâs line.