Location: Chesterfield County, Virginia

Campaign: Bermuda Hundred Campaign (May-June 1864)

Date: May 10, 1864

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

Forces Engaged: Divisions

Estimated Casualties: 569 total

Description:
On May 10, elements of Maj. Gen. Robert Ransom’s division conducted a reconnaissance-in-force against a portion of Butler’s army that was destroying the railroad at Chester Station. The Confederates attacked near the Winfree House, and the Federals retired to their Bermuda Hundred lines.

Result: Inconclusive