Battle of White Oak Swamp

Battle of White Oak Swamp Began: June 30, 1862 Ended: Same day Location: Henrico County, Virginia Theater: Eastern Theater Campaign: Peninsula Campaign Outcome: Inconclusive Combatants VI Corps, Army of the Potomac Commanders William Franklin Major General, USA Thomas J. Jackson Major General, CSA Strength Casualties 100 15
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The Union rearguard under Maj. Gen. William Franklin stopped Jackson’s divisions at the White Oak Bridge crossing, resulting in an artillery duel, while the main battle raged two miles farther south at Glendale or Frayser’s Farm. White Oak Swamp can be considered part of the Glendale engagement. (NPS summary)