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No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself. -- William Penn |
Deep Bottom I, 1864(151 total words in this text)(2159 Reads)  Other Names: Darbytown, Strawberry Plains, New Market Road, Gravel Hill Location: Henrico County Campaign: Richmond-Petersburg Campaign (June 1864-March 1865) Date(s): July 27-29, 1864 Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock [US]; Maj. Gen. Charles Field [CS] Forces Engaged: Corps Estimated Casualties: 1,000 total Description: During the night of July 26-27, the Union II Corps and two divisions of Sheridan?s cavalry under command of Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock crossed to the north side of James River to threaten Richmond. This demonstration diverted Confederate forces from the impending attack at Petersburg on July 30. Union efforts to turn the Confederate position at New Market Heights and Fussell?s Mill were abandoned when the Confederates strongly reinforced their lines and counterattacked. During the night of July 29, the Federals recrossed the river leaving a garrison as heretofore to hold the bridgehead at Deep Bottom. Result(s): Confederate victory |
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