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Battles -
Battle Summaries
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| Battle Name: |
Saint Mary’s Church |
| Other Names: |
Nance's Shop |
| State: |
Virginia |
| Location: |
Charles City |
| Campaign: |
Grant’s Overland Campaign (May-June 1864) |
| Dates: |
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. |
| Results: |
Inconclusive |
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