Location: Charles City, Virginia

Campaign: Grant’s Overland Campaign (May-June 1864)

Date: June 24, 1864

Principal Commanders:
Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan [US];
Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton [CS]

Forces Engaged: Divisions

Estimated Casualties: 630 total

Description:
On June 24, Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton’s cavalry attempted to cut off Sheridan’s cavalry returning from their raid to Trevilian Station. Sheridan fought a delaying action to protect a long supply train under his protection, then rejoined the Union army at Bermuda Hundred.

Result: Inconclusive


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