Second Battle of Saltville

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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

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Combatants
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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
  

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)