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Other Name: Reams' Station
State: Virginia
Location: Dinwiddie County
Campaign: Richmond-Petersburg Campaign (June 1864-March 1865)
Dates: August 25, 1864
Principal Commanders: union  Union States: Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock
confederate  Confederate States: Maj. Gen. Henry Heth
Forces Engaged: Corps
Estimated Casualties: Estimated Casualties:3,492 total
Results: Result(s): Confederate victory
Description:

On August 24, Union II Corps moved south along the Weldon Railroad, tearing up track, preceded by Gregg’s cavalry division. On August 25, Maj. Gen. Henry Heth attacked and overran the faulty Union position at Ream’s Station, capturing 9 guns, 12 colors, and many prisoners. The old II Corps was shattered. Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock withdrew to the main Union line near the Jerusalem Plank Road, bemoaning the declining combat effectiveness of his troops.
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