Battle of Ball's Bluff (1861)

Battle of Ball's Bluff (United States (Union) vs Confederate States (Confederacy)) took place in 1861 during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1861
• Date: 21 October 1861
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Civil War
• Side A: United States (Union)
• Side B: Confederate States (Confederacy)
• Commanders (A): Charles Pomeroy Stone, Edward Dickinson Baker †
• Commanders (B): Nathan G. Evans
• Casualties: 921–1,002 total (United States (Union)), 155 (36 killed; 117 wounded; 2 captured) (Confederate States (Confederacy))
• Outcome: Confederate victory
• Coordinates: 39.132°, -77.527°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Ball's Bluff · Wikidata entry