Battle Detail

Amelia Springs

Other Name:
Campaign:
Appomatox Campaign
Date(s):
March-April 1865
Principal Commanders:
Brigadier General George Crook [US] Major General Thomas Rosser [CS]
Forces Engaged:
0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Estimated Casualties:
158 total (US 158; CS 0;)
Description:
On April 5, Confederate cavalry under Fitzhugh Lee and Rosser assaulted Union cavalry under George Crook as they returned from burning Confederate wagons at Painesville. This running fight started north of Amelia Springs and pushed through and beyond Jetersville.
Results:
Indecisive
CWSAC Reference #:
VA091
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