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Ware Bottom Church, 1864

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Ware Bottom Church
Other Names: None

Location: Chesterfield County

Campaign: Bermuda Hundred Campaign (May-June 1864)

Date(s): May 20, 1864

Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler [US]; Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard [CS]

Forces Engaged:Divisions (10,000 total)

Estimated Casualties: 1,500 total

Description: On May 20, Confederate forces under Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard attacked Butler?s Bermuda Hundred line near Ware Bottom Church. About 10,000 troops were involved in this action. After driving back Butler?s advanced pickets, the Confederates constructed the Howlett Line, effectively bottling up the Federals at Bermuda Hundred. Confederate victories at Proctor?s Creek and Ware Bottom Church enabled Beauregard to detach strong reinforcements for Lee?s army in time for the fighting at Cold Harbor.

Result(s): Confederate victory

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