Battle Detail

Deep Bottom I

Other Name:
Darbytown, Stawberry Plains, New Market Road, Gravel Hill
Campaign:
Richmond-Petersburg Campaign
Date(s):
June-December 1864
Principal Commanders:
Major General Winfield Hancock [US] Major General Charles Field [CS]
Forces Engaged:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Estimated Casualties:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
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.
Results:
Confederate Victory
CWSAC Reference #:
VA069
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