Battle of Lynchburg

The Battle of Lynchburg was fought on June 17–18, 1864, two miles outside Lynchburg, Virginia, as part of the American Civil War. The Union Army of West Virginia, under Maj. Gen. David Hunter, attempted to capture the city but was repulsed by Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal Anderson Early.

Battle of Lynchburg
Part of the American Civil War
DateJune 17, 1864 (1864-06-17) – June 18, 1864 (1864-06-18)
Location
Lynchburg, Virginia
Result Confederate victory
Belligerents
United States (Union) CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
David Hunter Jubal Early
Strength
16,643 14,000
Casualties and losses
700 killed, wounded, and missing (estimated) 200 killed, wounded, and missing (estimated)
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