X Corps Corps Date 13 October 1864 | 437(36 killed,358 wounded,43 captured). 513 Result Confederate victory | |
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Similar American Civil War, Siege of Petersburg, First Battle of Deep Bottom, Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Battle of Sappony Church | ||
The Battle of Darbytown Road was fought on October 13, 1864, between Union and Confederate forces. The Confederates were attempting to retake ground they had lost to Federal forces during battles near Richmond, Virginia. Their efforts failed. On October 13, Union forces advanced to find and feel the new Confederate defensive line in front of Richmond. While mostly a battle of skirmishers, a Federal brigade assaulted fortifications north of Darbytown Road and was repulsed with heavy casualties. The Federals retired to their entrenched lines along New Market Road.
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