Battle of Rich Mountain
July 11, 1861 The Battle of Rich Mountain was fought on July 11, 1861, in Randolph County, Virginia (now West Virginia). As the possibility … Read more
Battle of Richmond
August 29–30, 1862 Deemed by many scholars as the most complete victory by one side over the other during the Civil War, the Battle … Read more
Battle of Ringgold Gap
November 27, 1863 On December 26, 1862, Major General William S. Rosecrans led the Union Army of the Cumberland out of Nashville, Tennessee with … Read more
Battle of Rocky Face Ridge
May 7-13, 1864 The Battle of Rocky Face Ridge was the first encounter between Union forces commanded by Major General William T. Sherman and … Read more
Battle of Sailor’s Creek
April 6, 1865 The Battle of Sailor's Creek, also known as the Battle of Sayler's Creek, the Battle of Hillsman Farm, and the Battle … Read more
Battle of Sailor’s Creek Location
On April 6 at Sailor’s Creek, nearly one-fourth of the retreating Confederate army was cut off by Sheridan’s Cavalry and elements of the II … Read more
Battle of Saint Mary’s Church
June 24, 1864 The Battle of Saint Mary's Church, which was also known as the Battle of Nance's Shop, was an engagement in Lieutenant … Read more
Battle of Salineville Location
On July 26, a combined force of about 3,000 Federals engaged Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and about 400 of his cavalrymen near … Read more
Battle of Sappony Church
June 28, 1864 Fought on June 28, 1864, the Battle of Sappony Church was part of the Wilson-Kautz Raid during the Petersburg Campaign. On … Read more