In cooperation with D.H. Hill's advance on Washington, North Carolina, Lieutenant General James Longstreet with Hood's and Pickett's divisions besieged the Union garrison at Suffolk commanded by Brigadier General John Peck.

The Union works were formidable and manned by 25,000 men, opposed to Longstreet's 20,000.

On April 13, the Confederate troops pushed their left flank to the Nansemond River and constructed a battery on Hill's Point, which closed off the garrison to Union shipping.

On April 14, Union gunboats attempted to run the batteries at the Norfleet House slightly upstream, but Mount Washington was crippled. The Federals, at the same time, constructed batteries to command the Confederate works at Norfleet House.

On April 15, these batteries were unmasked and opened fire, driving the Confederates out of this important position.

Result(s): Inconclusive

Location: Suffolk County

Campaign: Longstreet's Tidewater Operations (February-May 1863) next battle in campaign previous battle in campaign

Date(s): April 13-15, 1863

Principal Commanders: Brigadier General John Peck [US]; Lieutenant General James Longstreet [CS]

Forces Engaged: Divisions (45,000 total)

Estimated Casualties: (1,160 entire siege)

• 48 Union and Confederate Soldiers up to 2-1/8 inches tall
• 4 Horses, 4 Sandbag Bunkers, 6 Fence Sections, 3 Cannon, 3 Limber Wagons (Ammo Carts)
• Bridge, Small Barracks, 2 Cardboard buildings
• Scale: About 1/35th

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