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Battles -
Battle Summaries
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| Battle Name: |
Old Church |
| Other Names: |
Matadequin Creek |
| State: |
Virginia |
| Location: |
Hanover County |
| Campaign: |
Grant’s Overland Campaign (May-June 1864) |
| Dates: |
May 30, 1864 |
| Principal Commanders: |
Brig. Gen. Alfred Torbert [US]; Brig. Gen. Matthew C. Butler [CS] |
| Forces Engaged: |
Brigades |
| Estimated Casualties: |
900 total |
| Description: |
With the armies stalemated along the Totopotomoy Creek line, the Federal cavalry began probing east and
south. On May 30, Torbert’s Division attacked and defeated Butler's Brigade near Old Church. Butler's troopers were
driven steadily back on the road to Old Cold Harbor, opening the door for Sheridan’s capture of the important
crossroads the next day. |
| Results: |
Union victory |
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