Second Battle of Saltville

Second Battle of Saltville Began: December 20, 1864 Ended: December 21, 1864 Location: Smyth County, Virginia Theater: Western Theater Campaign: Stoneman’s Raid into Southwest Virginia Outcome: Union victory Combatants Burbridge's Division Gillem's Brigade Commanders George Stoneman Major General, USA John C. Breckinridge Major General, CSA Strength ~7,000 1,000 est. Casualties
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After defeating a Confederate force at Marion on the December 17–18, Stoneman’s expedition advanced to Saltville. After determined skirmishing on the part of the outnumbered Confederate defenders, the Federals captured and destroyed the saltworks, accomplishing the objective of their raid. (NPS summary)