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The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten. -- Calvin Coolidge |
Savage?s Station, 1862(158 total words in this text)(2031 Reads)  Other Names: None Location: Henrico County Campaign: Peninsula Campaign (March-September 1862) Date(s): June 29, 1862 Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Edwin Sumner [US]; Maj. Gen. John Magruder [CS] Forces Engaged: Divisions Estimated Casualties: 4,700 total (US 2,500 wounded were captured) Description: Fourth of the Seven Days? Battles. On June 29, the main body of the Union army began a general withdrawal toward the James River. Magruder pursued along the railroad and the Williamsburg Road and struck Sumner?s Corps (the Union rearguard) with three brigades near Savage?s Station. Confederate Brig. Gen. Richard Giffith was mortally wounded during the fight. Jackson?s divisions were stalled north of the Chickahominy. Union forces continued to withdraw across White Oak Swamp, abandoning supplies and more than 2,500 wounded soldiers in a field hospital. Result(s): Inconclusive |
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