How accurate is the movie Field of Lost Shoes?
Field of Lost Shoes is based on the true story of cadets from the Virginia Military Institute who fought in the Battle of New Market on May 15, 1864. As depicted in the film, the cadets played a role in winning the battle for the Confederacy. Ten were killed or mortally wounded and 47 wounded.
How many VMI cadets died in the Civil War?
During the American Civil War (1861–1865), approximately 1,800 VMI graduates served (including 19 in the U.S. Army), with about 250 of them killed in action. Cadets famously were called to fight in the Battle of New Market, contributing to the Confederate victory on May 15, 1864.
Where was field of shoes filmed?
Richmond
“Field of Lost Shoes,” shot in Richmond, is just now arriving in theaters. (The film takes its title from the fact that the grounds were so muddy that many cadets had their shoes sucked off their feet as they advanced.)
Who won the Battle of New Market?
| Battle of New Market | |
|---|---|
| Date May 15, 1864 Location Shenandoah County, Virginia Result Confederate victory | |
| Belligerents | |
| United States | Confederate States |
| Commanders and leaders |
What Civil War Battle took place in Valley and Ridge?
First Battle of Bull Run The valley hosted another intense period of campaigning late in the war, when in August 1864 Union General Ulysses S.
When was Field of Lost Shoes filmed?
April 13, 2014 (USA)
Field of Lost Shoes/Release date
How many cadets died at New Market?
Ten cadets
The VMI Corps of Cadets fought as a unit at the Battle of New Market, Virginia, on May 15, 1864. The cadets, numbering 257, were organized into a battalion of four companies of Infantry and one section of Artillery. Ten cadets were killed in battle or died later from the effects of their wounds; 45 were wounded.
How old were the VMI cadets at New Market?
Although the ages ranged from 15 to 25, most cadets were between 17 and 21 years old– that is, very similar in age to today’s college students. The youngest cadet was Lewis S. Davis (15 years, 0 months, 28 days); the oldest was James S.
Why did Robert E Lee invade Maryland in August and September?
In September 1862, with both Pope and McClellan back in Washington, Lee launched an invasion into Maryland with the hope of shifting the war’s focus away from Virginia and defeating Union forces on their own soil.
