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	Battle of Philippi - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Philippi, Battle of, battle in 42 bc in which Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus fought against the Roman Republic, following the...
		Philippi (Macedonia), city of ancient Macedonia, near modern Kavála, Greece.
		The Battle of Philippi was the final battle in the Wars of the Second Triumvirate between the forces of Mark Antony and Octavian (the Second Triumvirate) against the forces of Julius Caesar's...
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	Philippi, West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Philippi was the scene of an early, minor battle in the American Civil War, the Battle of Philippi Races.
		Philippi's economy was originally based on coal mining and the railroad industry, but both have declined severely since the mid-20th century.
		By far the most famous of these are the Philippi mummies, the bodies of two female asylum inmates that were artificially preserved by a doctor interested in mummification techniques.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Philippi,_West_Virginia (932 words)

	Battle of Philippi Races - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Philippi or The Philippi Races was fought on June 3, 1861, near what is now Philippi, West Virginia, as part of the Operations in Western Virginia Campaign of the American Civil War.
		On June 2, the two forces departed by train to converge on Philippi—Kelley from the south and Dumont from the north—to execute a double envelopment of the 800 recruits commanded by Confederate Colonel George A. Porterfield.
		The Union victory in a relatively bloodless battle propelled the young General McClellan into the national spotlight, and he would soon be given command of all Union armies.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Philippi_Races (640 words)

	The Beginning -- Philippi, 1861
		Shut in by the hills of north central Virginia, the village of Philippi, eighteen-year-old seat of Barbour County sprawled pleasantly along the eastern side of the winding Tygarts River.
		This monarch of the river was not alone the pride of Philippi, but the wonder of the whole region, and was a great boon to travelers on the turnpike, who had grown weary of the tedious and uncertain ferry.
		Her vacated home in Philippi suffered the fate of similarly abandoned houses, and was at the mercy of soldiers and civilians.
	www.wvculture.org /history/journal_wvh/wvh13-1.html (3949 words)

	Battle of Philippi -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		For the (Civil war in the United States between the North and the South; 1861-1865) American Civil War battle, see (Click link for more info and facts about Battle of Philippi Races) Battle of Philippi Races.
		The battle consisted of two engagements in the plain West of the ancient city of Philippi.
		Both armies retreated to their camps with their spoils, and the battle was essentially a draw, but for Cassius' suicide.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/B/Ba/Battle_of_Philippi.htm (156 words)

	Battle of Philippi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Philippi was the final battle in the Wars of the Second Triumvirate between the forces of Mark Antony and Octavian (the Second Triumvirate) against the forces of Julius Caesar's assassins Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus in 42 BC, at Philippi in Macedonia.
		This battle was also in the famous Shakespearean play Julius Caesar.
		Brutus rallied Cassius's remaining troops and both sides ordered their army to retreat to their camps with their spoils, and the battle was essentially a draw, but for Cassius' suicide.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Philippi (270 words)

	Barbour County History
		Philippi was largely deserted during the Civil War.
		Philippi was named the Barbour County seat by the Act that created the county on March 3, 1843.
		Philippi was named in honor of the same Philip Pendleton Barbour that the county was named after.
	www.polsci.wvu.edu /wv/Barbour/barhistory.html (2148 words)

	Philippi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Philippi (1.) Formerly Crenides, "the fountain," the capital of the province of Macedonia.
		Philippi Formerly Crenides, "the fountain," the capital of the province of Macedonia.
		Philippi is also another city: When Philip the tetrarch, the son of Herod, succeeded to the government of the northern portion of his kingdom, he enlarged the city of Paneas, and called it Caesarea, in honour of the emperor.
	www.websters-online-dictionary.org /Ph/Philippi.html (2247 words)

	Philippi Bridge
		The Philippi Covered Bridge dates back to 1852, when the General Assembly of Virginia authorized the construction of the Beverly to Fairmont Tumpike.
		In Philippi, the western section of the village abuts sharply against steep slopes.
		The battle, while it was the first land battle of the Civil War, was only a minor action.
	www.fortunecity.com /victorian/museum/63/battles/west/philippi.html (733 words)

	County Info - Barbour County WV (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Philippi is the county seat, and was settled in 1780 by Richard Cottrill and Charity Talbott.
		It was later renamed Philippi in honor of Philip Pendleton Barbour.
		The battle of "Philippi Races" is reputed to have been the first land battle between the Union and Confederate Armies.
	www.wvcounties.org /counties/barbour.html (179 words)

	Barbour County, West Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Philippi, the county seat, was established in 1844.
		The Battle of Philippi (1861)[?], also known as the "Philippi Races", was fought here on June 3, 1861.
		It was the first land battle of the American Civil War.
	www.termsdefined.net /ba/barbour-county,-west-virginia.html (581 words)

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		The Philippi Bridge was one of two bridges required in the construction of the Beverly to Fairmont Turnpike (Chenoweth).
		The battle of Philippi is often referred to as the "Philippi Races." (Chenoweth)
		The short battle proved to be an important victory, as it strengthened the Union position in western Virginia and discouraged secessionist movement (Barbour).
	www.wvculture.org /history/wvhs1341.html (3049 words)

	Table of Contents and Excerpt, Futrell, Blood in the Arena
		The plebeian aediles decided that the circus races usually held in honor of Ceres were inadequate tribute to the goddess; instead, gladiatorial combats were presented.
		The Battle of Philippi followed shortly thereafter, and the victory of Antony and Octavian over the assassins of Julius Caesar guaranteed the failure of the oligarchy, thus transforming the Republic forever.
		Philippi was a battle surpassing all others, not in the number of troops involved or the physical scale of the destruction but because of what it represented, because of the political impact of the outcome.
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	battle
		(73) battle, conflict, fight, engagement -- (a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga"; "he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement") 2.
		(8) struggle, battle -- (an energetic attempt to achieve something "getting through the crowd was a real struggle"; "he fought a battle for recognition") 3.
		conflict, struggle, battle -- (an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs") Overview of verb battle The verb battle has 1 sense (first 1 from tagged texts) 1.
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		In the last battle, however, it is certain that he performed the part not only of a general, but a soldier; for, in the heat of the battle; when the standard-bearer of his legion was severely wounded, he took the eagle upon his shoulders, and carried it a long time.
		In the first battle he was driven from his camp, (78) and with some difficulty made his escape to the wing of the army commanded by Antony.
		He was wounded in the former of these wars; in one battle he received a contusion in the right knee from a stone--and in another, he was much hurt in (84) one leg and both arms, by the fall of a fridge [135].
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	Barbour County West Virginia
		The battle of Philippi began on the bridge and continued south on the main street of the town.
		The Covered Bridge was important to both the Union and Confederate troops as the Beverly-Fairmont Turnpike opened the passage of troops and supplies to both sides and gave access to the railroad at Webster.
		The battle is often called the “Philippi Races” as Confederate troops fled south quickly and the town was occupied by Union forces.
	www.barbourcountywveda.org /stop4.cfm (143 words)

	Battle of Philippi Races -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		For the (Click link for more info and facts about Roman Civil War) Roman Civil War battle, see (Octavian and Mark Antony defeated Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC) Battle of Philippi.
		The Battle of Phillipi is generally considered the first major land action in the Eastern Theater of the (Civil war in the United States between the North and the South; 1861-1865) American Civil War near what is now (Click link for more info and facts about Philippi, West Virginia) Philippi, West Virginia.
		The Union victory resulted in more vocal protests in the western part of (A state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War) Virginia against (Formal separation from an alliance or federation) secession.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/B/Ba/Battle_of_Philippi_Races.htm (206 words)

	Battle Of Philippi Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
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	Battle of Philippi Races - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Battle of Philippi Races - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The Battle of Phillipi is generally considered the first major land action in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War near what is now Philippi, West Virginia.
		On June 3, 1861, Union forces under the command of Col. Thomas A. Morris attacked a small Confederate force commanded by George A. Porterfield at Philippi.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Battle_of_Philippi_Races (194 words)

	SIXTEEN MILES OF HISTORY
		Route 250, between Grafton and Philippi, there is a sixteen mile stretch of road that is unusually rich with historical landmarks and Civil War memories.
		They reenacted the Battle of Philippi; they held processions through the bridge, of people on foot and wagons and buggies; they even reenacted the Jarvis' Wedding Procession.
		As we drive through the two lane bridge into Philippi, we see the rounded red tiles of the Spanish Roof of the old Bano Passenger Depot, which is now a museum.
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	Professor Clark's Magic Lantern Civil War 1861 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Ellsworth, incensed by the sight of a Confederate flag flying over a hotel in the heart of the city, races to the roof of the building, and yanks down the flag.
		The battle that finally convinces every one the war will not be ending any time soon.
		First Manassas, fought near the stream called Bull Run, is the battle during which Confederate General Thomas Jackson stands his ground, and stands it, as his fellow General Barnard Bee says, "like a stone wall." Jackson leaves the battlefield with a victory, and a nickname.
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	The Catholic Encyclopedia - Rome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The war between Pompey to whom the nobles adhered, and Cæsar, who had the democracy with him, was inevitable.
		The battle of Pharsalia (48) decided the issue; in 45 Cæsar was already thinking of establishing monarchical government; his assassination (44) could do no more than delay the movement towards monarchy.
		After the battle of Taginæ (552), Rome opened its gates to Narces and became Byzantine.
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	Battle Summary: Philippi, WV
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		Kelley marched on back roads from near Grafton on June 2 to reach the rear of the town, while Dumont moved south from Webster.
		Both columns arrived at Philippi before dawn on the 3rd.
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	Lecture: Unit 06 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Rosecrans attempted to overcome the Confederates at the BATTLE OF Carnifex Ferry (Sept. 10).
		Result was a number of skirmishes and a significant battle at Droop Mountain, Pocahontas County.
		There were nearly 500 battles and skirmishes in West Virginia; there was action in every county except in the five counties along the Ohio River north of Wood County.
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	Confused First Fight (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		From there they were to march south on the pike and occupy Talbott's Hill, which overlooked the town of Philippi on the west side of the river, at the same time that Milroy blocked the pike and Kelley entered the town.
		Although two pro-Southern young ladies rode their horses to Philippi the previous afternoon to warn Porterfield that the Yankees were planning an attack, the Confederate commander failed to withdraw or even post an adequate guard.
		Newspapers of the day soon carried headlines of the battle, which they termed "the Philippi Races," and of the "death" of Colonel Kelley.
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	races - OneLook Dictionary Search
		Races (Lengths run), Races : Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898) [home, info]
		Phrases that include races: trotting races, a day at the races, ascot races, battle of philippi races, camptown races, more...
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