2000 4500 Date 11 February 1865 | 45-495 50-251 Result Confederate victory | |
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Location Aiken, South Carolina, United States Similar American Civil War, Battle of Rivers' Bridge, Battle of Congaree Creek, Battle of Monroe's Crossroads, Battle of Secessionville | ||
Battle of aiken 2016
The Battle of Aiken occurred on February 11, 1865 as Sherman made his way across South Carolina. The principal commanders were Union Maj. Gen. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick and Confederate Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler. Wheeler was able to score a minor victory over Kilpatrick. Today an annual re-enactment is held the final full weekend in February.
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The battle of aiken 2016 civil war reenactment
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