Battle of Darbytown Road

Battle of Darbytown Road

The Battle of Darbytown Road was fought on October 7, 1864, between Union and Confederate forces. The Confederates were attempting to retake ground they had lost to Federal forces during battles near Richmond, Virginia. Their efforts failed.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.

References

* [http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va074.htm National Park Service battle description]


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