Battle of Ware Bottom Church

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Battle Dates:

05/20/1864

Other Names:

No other names listed.

Campaign:

Bermuda Hundred Campaign

CWSAC Priority Level:

Priority II, Class C

Approximate Location

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Ware Bottom Spring Rd, Chester, VA 23836, USA

Details:

Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler [US]; Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard [CS]

Forces Engaged:Divisions (10,000 total)

Estimated Casualties: 1,500 total

Description: On May 20, Confederate forces under Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard attacked Butler’s Bermuda Hundred line near Ware Bottom Church. About 10,000 troops were involved in this action. After driving back Butler’s advanced pickets, the Confederates constructed the Howlett Line, effectively bottling up the Federals at Bermuda Hundred. Confederate victories at Proctor’s Creek and Ware Bottom Church enabled Beauregard to detach strong reinforcements for Lee’s army in time for the fighting at Cold Harbor.

Result(s): Confederate victory

National Park Website: Richmond NB

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