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Other Name: None
State: Virginia
Location: Smyth County
Campaign: Stoneman’s Raid into Southwest Virginia (December 1864)
Dates: December 20-21, 1864
Principal Commanders: union  Union States: Maj. Gen. George Stoneman
confederate  Confederate States: Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge
Forces Engaged: Divisions
Estimated Casualties: Unknown
Results: Result(s): Union victory
Description:

After defeating a Confederate force at Marion on the December 17-18, Stoneman’s expedition advanced to Saltville. After determined skirmishing on the part of the outnumbered Confederate defenders, the Federals captured and destroyed the saltworks, accomplishing the objective of their raid.
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