Battle of Darbytown Road

Battle of Darbytown Road Alms House Began: October 13, 1864 Ended: Same day Location: Henrico County, Virginia Theater: Eastern Theater Campaign: Richmond-Petersburg Campaign Outcome: Confederate victory Combatants Commanders Alfred Terry Major General, USA Richard Anderson Lieutenant General, CSA Strength Casualties 950 total US and CS 950 total US and CS
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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)