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Fair Oaks & Darbytown
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Other Names: Second Fair Oaks Location: Henrico County Campaign: Richmond-Petersburg Campaign (June 1864-March 1865) Date(s): October 27-28, 1864 Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler [US]; Lt. Gen. James Longstreet [CS] Forces Engaged: Corps Estimated Casualties: 1,750 total Description: In combination with movements against the Boydton Plank Road at Petersburg, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler attacked the Richmond defenses along Darbytown Road with the X Corps. The XVIII Corps marched north to Fair Oaks where it was soundly repulsed by Field's Confederate division. Confederate forces counterattacked, taking some 600 prisoners. The Richmond defenses remained intact. Of Grant’s offensives north of the James River, this was repulsed most easily. Result(s): Confederate victory CWSAC Reference #: VA080 Preservation Priority: N/D (Class C) |
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