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 | |||||||
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Part of the American Civil War | |||||||
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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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