Battle of Darbytown Road

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Battle of Darbytown Road
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Began:

October 13, 1864

Ended:

Same day

Location:

Henrico County, Virginia

Theater:

Eastern Theater

Campaign:

Richmond-Petersburg Campaign

Outcome:

Confederate victory

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Combatants
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Commanders

Alfred Terry
Major General, USA

Richard Anderson
Lieutenant General, CSA

Strength
Casualties

950 total US and CS

950 total US and CS

  

On October 13, Union forces advanced to find and feel the new Confederate defensive line in front of Richmond. While mostly a battle of skirmishers, a Federal brigade assaulted fortifications north of Darbytown Road and was repulsed with heavy casualties. The Federals retired to their entrenched lines along New Market Road. (NPS summary)