Battle of Carlisle
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This article is about the US battle. For other uses, see Siege of Carlisle (disambiguation).
The Battle of Carlisle was an American Civil War skirmish fought in Pennsylvania on the same day as the Battle of Gettysburg, First Day. Stuart's Confederate cavalry briefly engaged Union militia under Maj. Gen. William F. "Baldy" Smith at Carlisle and set fire to the Carlisle Barracks. Stuart's cavalry withdrew and arrived at the Battle of Gettysburg, Second Day, to the annoyance and concern of Gen. Robert E. Lee.[need quotation to verify]
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Battle of Carlisle | |||||||
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Part of Gettysburg Campaign | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
USA (Union) | CSA (Confederacy) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
William F. Smith | Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart | ||||||
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PA & NY state militia (~1,000 men) |
3 cavalry brigades, e.g.: Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee's brigade | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1 KIA, 12 wounded | 8 casualties |
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