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A Union general with this first name was the father-in-law of Jeb Stuart and authored an 1862 Cavalry Tactics Manual that was used by both sides in the Civil War. Another Union general with this first name who ironically claimed “The Rebel bullet that can kill me has not yet been molded” died, along with Isaac Stevens, at the 1862 Battle of Chantilly; that man with this first name was the nephew of Stephen Kearny. Forces under another general with this first name killed (*) Jeb Stuart at the Battle of Yellow Tavern just outside Richmond and defeated Jubal Early at the Battles of Cedar Creek and Third Winchester. (-5[1])That man with this first name destroyed the Confederate breadbasket by burning much of the Shenandoah (-5[1])Valley. For 10 points, give this first name of the holder of the title General of the Army with the last name Sheridan. (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Philip [accept Philip St. George Cooke, Philip Kearny, or Philip Sheridan]
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