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Boonsboro   

July 8, 1863
Washington County, MD
Campaign: Gettysburg Campaign (June-August 1863)

Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton, USA
Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, CSA

Both sides engaged divisions.

There were only about 100 casualties.

On July 8, the Confederate cavalry, holding the South Mountain passes, fought a rearguard action against elements of the Union 1st and 3rd Cavalry Divisions and infantry. This action was one of a series of cavalry combats fought around Boonsboro, Hagerstown, and Williamsport.
There was no real victory, although the Confederates withdrew safely.

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