Battle of Ware Bottom Church

The Battle of Ware Bottom Church was fought on May 20, 1864, between Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. The Union troops were led by Benjamin Butler, while the Confederates were led by P.G.T. Beauregard. The Confederates were victorious, and in their Bermuda Hundred defenses. Following the battle, the Confederates began digging a critical set of defensive earthworks that became known as the Howlett Line.

Battle of Ware Bottom Church
Part of the American Civil War
DateMay 20, 1864 (1864-05-20)
Location
Chesterfield County, Virginia
37°20′40″N 77°23′29″W
Result CSA (Confederate) victory
Belligerents
United States (Union) CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Benjamin Butler P. G. T. Beauregard
Strength
10,000
Casualties and losses
1,500
Location within Virginia
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