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Battles -
Battle Summaries
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| Battle Name: |
Darbytown Road |
| Other Names: |
Alms House |
| State: |
Virginia |
| Location: |
Henrico County |
| Campaign: |
Richmond-Petersburg Campaign (June 1864-March 1865) |
| Dates: |
October 13, 1864 |
| Principal Commanders: |
Maj. Gen. Alfred Terry [US]; Lt. Gen. Richard Anderson [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: |
Corps |
| Estimated Casualties: |
950 total |
| Description: |
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. |
| Results: |
Confederate victory |
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