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Ware Bottom Church

Name: Ware Bottom Church
Start: 1864-01-01
Location: Virginia

1864

Virginia

Era: Civil War
Year: 1864
Location: Virginia
Status: Historical record

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The Battle

History & Significance

Ware Bottom Church was a Civil War engagement fought in Virginia, 1864. It was a Confederate victory.

On May 20, Confederate forces under Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard attacked Butler's Bermuda Hundred line near Ware Bottom Church. About 10,000 troops were involved in this action. After driving back Butler's advanced pickets, the Confederates constructed the Howlett Line, effectively bottling up the Federals at Bermuda Hundred. Confederate victories at Proctor's Creek and Ware Bottom Church enabled Beauregard to detach strong reinforcements for Lee's army in time for the fighting at Cold Harbor.

Result: Confederate victory
Forces engaged: Divisions (10,000 total)
Casualties: 1,500 total

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Ware Bottom Church took place in 1864.

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Ware Bottom Church was fought in Virginia, United States.

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