Battle Detail

Auburn II

Other Name:
Coffee Hill
Campaign:
Bristoe Campaign
Date(s):
October-November 1863
Principal Commanders:
Major General Gouverneur Warren [US] James Stuart [CS]
Forces Engaged:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Estimated Casualties:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Description:
As the Federal army withdrew towards Manassas Junction, Owens and Smyth's Union brigades (Warren's II Corps) fought a rearguard action against Stuart's cavalry and infantry of Harry Hays's division near Auburn. Stuart's cavalry boldly bluffed Warren's infantry and escaped disaster. The II Corps pushed on to Catlett Station on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad.
Results:
Indecisive
CWSAC Reference #:
VA041
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