The Burning Raid (1864 AD)
The Burning Raid (United States of America vs Confederate States of America) took place in 1864 AD during American Civil War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1864 AD
- Date: 1864-12-02
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: American Civil War
- Side A: United States of America
- Side B: Confederate States of America
- Commanders (A): Wesley Merritt
- Commanders (B): John S. Mosby
- Casualties: approx. noneAnimals killed
5 000-6 000 cattle
3 000-4 000 shee
1 000 pigs
Buildings burnt
230 barns
8 mills
1 distillery
Crops burnt
9 100 kg of hay
680 kg of grain
Human casualties
12 prisoners
- Outcome: Union victory
- Coordinates: 39.114°, -77.695°
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