Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia

The Battle of Waynesboro was fought on March 2, 1865, at Waynesboro in Augusta County, Virginia, during the American Civil War. It was a complete victory for Brig. Gen. George Armstrong Custer and the final battle for Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal Early, whose force was destroyed.

Battle of Waynesboro
Part of the American Civil War
DateMarch 2, 1865 (1865-03-02)
Location
Result

Union victory

Belligerents
United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America
Commanders and leaders
Philip Sheridan
George Armstrong Custer
Jubal Early
Strength
2,500 1,600
Casualties and losses
9 1,500+
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