Battle of Sayler's Creek

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Battle of Sayler's Creek
Hillsman Farm, Lockett Farm
Began:

April 6, 1865

Ended:

Same day

Location:

Amelia, Prince Edward, and Nottoway Counties, Virginia

Theater:

Eastern Theater

Campaign:

Appomattox Campaign

Outcome:

Union victory

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Combatants
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Sheridan's Cavalry Corps
II and VI Corps

Commanders

Philip Sheridan
Major General, USA

Richard Ewell
Lieutenant General, CSA
John B. Gordon
Major General, CSA

Strength

15–16,000

11,500

Casualties

1,148

7,700 captured

  

On April 6 at Sailor’s Creek, nearly one fourth of the retreating Confederate army was cut off by Sheridan’s Cavalry and elements of the II and VI Corps. Most surrendered, including Confederate generals Richard S. Ewell, Barton, Simms, Kershaw, Custis Lee, Dubose, Hunton, and Corse. This action was considered the death knell of the Confederate army. Upon seeing the survivors streaming along the road, Lee exclaimed “My God, has the army dissolved?” (NPS summary)