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Ream's Station II (1864)
 
War:   American Civil War
 
Date(s):   25 Aug 1864
 
Location:   Dinwiddie County, Virginia, US
 
Outcome:   Confederate victory
 
Description:   Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock, USA
Maj. Gen. Henry Heth, CSA

The Union had a reinforced Corps, the South a reinforced division.

There were roughly 3,500 casualties in total.

On August 24, Union II Corps moved south along the Weldon Railroad, tearing up track, preceded by Gregg’s cavalry division. On August 25, Maj. Gen. Henry Heth attacked and overran the faulty Union position at Ream’s Station, capturing 9 guns, 12 colors, and many prisoners. The old II Corps was shattered, with veteran troops running away rather than fighting. Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock withdrew to the main Union line near the Jerusalem Plank Road, bemoaning the declining combat effectiveness of his troops.


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