Second Battle of Saltville

Second Battle of Saltville Began: December 20, 1864 Ended: December 21, 1864 Location: Smyth County, Virginia Theater: {{{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)