Location: Amelia County, Prince Edward County, and Nottoway County, Virginia

Campaign: Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865)

Date: April 6, 1865

Principal Commanders:
Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan [US];
Lt. Gen. Richard Ewell [CS]
Maj. Gen. John B. Gordon [CS]

Forces Engaged: Corps

Estimated Casualties: 9,980 total

Description:
On April 6 at Sailor’s Creek, nearly one fourth of the retreating Confederate army was cut off by Sheridan’s Cavalry and elements of the II and VI Corps. Most surrendered, including Confederate generals Richard S. Ewell, Barton, Simms, Kershaw, Custis Lee, Dubose, Hunton, and Corse.

This action was considered the death knell of the Confederate army. Upon seeing the survivors streaming along the road, Lee exclaimed "My God, has the army dissolved?"

Result: Union victory