Battle of Washington
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For the War of 1812 action in Washington, D.C., see Burning of Washington.
The Battle of Washington took place from March 30 to April 19, 1863, in Beaufort County, North Carolina, as part of Confederate Lt. Gen. James Longstreet's Tidewater operations during the American Civil War. This battle is sometimes referred to as the siege of Little Washington.[6]
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Battle of Washington, North Carolina | |||||||
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Part of the American Civil War | |||||||
Union forces attempted to set fire to Havens Warehouse (above) but it survived the war.[1] | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States (Union) | CSA (Confederacy) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
John G. Foster | Daniel H. Hill | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
XVIII Corps Washington Garrison | Hill's division | ||||||
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6 regiments artillery units 12,000 [4] | 1 Division 9000[5] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
40 | 60 |
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