Virginia Civil War Battle Bristoe Station Bristoe Campaign

American Civil War
October 14, 1863

On October 14, 1863, CSA General A.P. Hill's corps stumbled upon two corps of the retreating Union army at Bristoe Station and attacked without proper reconnaissance.
Union soldiers of the II Corps, posted behind the Orange & Alexandria Railroad embankment, mauled two brigades of Henry Heth's division and captured a battery of artillery.
Hill reinforced his line but could make little headway against the determined defenders. After this victory, the Federals continued their withdrawal to Centreville unmolested.
Lee's Bristoe offensive sputtered to a premature halt.
After minor skirmishing near Manassas and Centreville, the Confederates retired slowly to Rappahannock River destroying the Orange & Alexandria Railroad as they went.
At Bristoe Station, Hill lost standing in the eyes of Lee, who angrily ordered him to bury his dead and say no more about it.
Result(s): Union victory
Location: Prince William County
Campaign: Bristoe Campaign (October-November 1863) next battle in campaign previous battle in campaign
Date(s): October 14, 1863
Principal Commanders: Major General G.K. Warren [US]; Lieutenant General A.P. Hill [CS]
Forces Engaged: Corps

Estimated Casualties: 1,980 total

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