The Burning Raid (1864)

The Burning Raid (United States of America vs Confederate States of America) took place in 1864 during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1864
• Date: 28 November 1864
• 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: none (United States of America), Animals 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 (Confederate States of America)
• Outcome: Union victory
• Coordinates: 39.114°, -77.695°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on The Burning Raid · Wikidata entry