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Battle of Darbytown Road

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Henrico County in the American Civil WarOctober 1864 eventsPetersburg Campaign
Harper's Weekly Battle of Darbytown Road October 7 1864
Harper's Weekly Battle of Darbytown Road October 7 1864

The Battle of Darbytown Road was fought on October 13, 1864, between Union and Confederate forces. The Confederates were attempting to retake ground they had lost to Federal forces during battles near Richmond, Virginia. Their efforts failed. On October 13, Union forces advanced to find and feel the new Confederate defensive line in front of Richmond. While mostly a battle of skirmishers, a Federal brigade assaulted fortifications north of Darbytown Road and was repulsed with heavy casualties. The Federals retired to their entrenched lines along New Market Road.

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Battle of Darbytown Road
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Harper's Weekly Battle of Darbytown Road October 7 1864
Harper's Weekly Battle of Darbytown Road October 7 1864
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