Battle of Amelia Springs

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Battle of Amelia Springs
Began:

April 5, 1865

Ended:

Same day

Location:

Amelia Springs, Virginia

Theater:

Eastern Theater

Campaign:

Appomattox Campaign

Outcome:

Inconclusive

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Combatants
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Commanders

George Crook
Major General, USA

Fitzhugh Lee
Major General, CSA

Strength
Casualties
  

On April 5, Confederate cavalry under Fitzhugh Lee and Rosser assaulted Union cavalry under George Crook as they returned from burning Confederate wagons at Painesville. This running fight started north of Amelia Springs and pushed through and beyond Jetersville. (NPS summary)