Battle of Drewry's Bluff (1862)

Battle of Drewry's Bluff (United States (Union) vs CSA (Confederacy)) took place in 1862 during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1862
• Date: 1862-05-15
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Civil War
• Side A: United States (Union)
• Side B: CSA (Confederacy)
• Commanders (A): John Rodgers
• Commanders (B): Ebenezer Farrand, William Mahone, John Taylor Wood
• Casualties: 2 ironclads damaged 2 gunboats damaged 27 killed or wounded (United States (Union)), 1 fort damaged 15 killed or wounded (CSA (Confederacy))
• Outcome: Confederate victory
• Coordinates: 37.421°, -77.423°

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

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