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Beefsteak Raid

1864 in VirginiaBattles of the American Civil War in VirginiaBattles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil WarCattleCavalry raids of the American Civil War
Confederate victories of the American Civil WarConflicts in 1864Military operations of the American Civil War in VirginiaPetersburg CampaignPrince George County in the American Civil WarSeptember 1864 events
The Great Cattle Raid at Harrison's Landing
The Great Cattle Raid at Harrison's Landing

The Beefsteak Raid was a Confederate cavalry raid that took place in September 1864 as part of the Siege of Petersburg during the American Civil War. Confederate Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton led a force of 3,000 troopers of the Confederate States Army on what was to become a 100-mile (160 km) ride to acquire cattle that were intended for consumption by the Union Army, which was laying a combined siege to the cities of Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia.

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Beefsteak Raid
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