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The Battle of Kelly’s Ford: How Fitz Lee’s Prank Sparked a Blood-Soaked Cavalry Duel

The Great Coffee Caper: How Fitz Lee’s Prank Sparked a Blood-Soaked Cavalry Duel Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @pasthistoryunveiled   What happens when a blue-blooded Union general with a taste for saber charges goes head-to-head with Robert E. Lee’s fun-loving nephew over a muddy ford in Virginia? Why did a stolen pot of coffee ignite one of the first full-scale cavalry clashes of the Civil War? And how did “Fighting Joe” Hooker’s short temper, Fitz Lee’s swagger, and John Pelham’s tragic charge come together in a fiery spectacle of steel, honor, and vengeance on the banks of the Rappahannock? March 17, 1863. While most of America slept, Brigadier General William Woods Averell—West Point graduate, gentleman, and self-proclaimed "cavalier"—was sharpening sabers and plotting payback. Just weeks earlier, Confederate cavalry under Fitzhugh Lee had sipped Union coffee and laughed their way through Hooker’s outposts. That roast? It didn’t sit well. Now, Averell had orders: find Fitz Lee, teach him some manners, and reclaim the honor of the Army of the Potomac’s bruised cavalry. But what started as a lesson in discipline turned into a full-blown brawl at Kelly’s Ford—where picket lines cracked, hooves thundered, sabers slashed, and lives were changed forever. The Wheatley farm would never be the same. Pelham—beloved artillery prodigy—made his final stand. And somewhere amid the smoke, dust, and thunder, Averell lost something more than just his temper. So, where in the Sam Hill was Averell during the thick of the fight? What turned a skirmish into a saber-swinging, mud-splattered showdown of epic proportions? And why does this often-overlooked clash mark a turning point in Civil War cavalry warfare? Hold tight. Because this isn’t just the Battle of Kelly’s Ford. It’s revenge, redemption, and a wild ride through the heart of cavalry combat. And it all started with a cup of coffee.