Battle of Richmond
The Battle of Richmond, Kentucky, fought August 29–30, 1862, was one of the most complete Confederate victories in the war by Major General Edmund Kirby Smith against Union major general William "Bull" Nelson's forces, which were defending the town. It was the first major battle in the Kentucky Campaign. The battle took place on and around what is now the grounds of the Blue Grass Army Depot, outside Richmond, Kentucky.
| Battle of Richmond | |||||||
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| Part of the American Civil War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States (Union) | Confederate States | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| William "Bull" Nelson (WIA) | Edmund Kirby Smith | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Army of Kentucky (Union) | Army of Kentucky (Confederate) | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 6,850 | 6,500 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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5,353 total (206 killed 844 wounded 4,303 captured/missing) |
451 total (78 killed 372 wounded 1 missing) | ||||||
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