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Other Name: Nance's Shop
State: Virginia
Location: Charles City
Campaign: Grant’s Overland Campaign (May-June 1864)
Dates: June 24, 1864
Principal Commanders: union  Union States: Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan
confederate  Confederate States: Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton
Forces Engaged: Divisions
Estimated Casualties: 630 total
Results: Result(s): Inconclusive
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.

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