Virginia Civil War Battle Sutherland's Station Appomattox Campaign

American Civil War
April 2, 1865

Union columns converged on Petersburg on April 2. Part of Miles's force struck north from White Oak Road meeting elements of four Confederate brigades (Cooke, Scales, MacRae, McGowan) attempting to defend the South Side Railroad.
The Confederates placed their left flank on the Ocran Methodist Church, where it was overrun by three Union brigades commanded by Miles.
The Confederate defenders were scattered and driven northwestward.
With this victory, the Federals possessed the South Side Railroad, General Robert E. Lee's last supply line into Petersburg.
Result(s): Union victory
Location: Dinwiddie
Campaign: Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865) next battle in campaign previous battle in campaign
Date(s): April 2, 1865
Principal Commanders: Major General Nelson A. Miles [US]; Major General Henry Heth and Major General Cadmus Wilcox [CS]
Forces Engaged: Divisions

Estimated Casualties: 970 total (US 370; CS 600)

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America's Bloodiest Battles
With beautifully shot footage of reenactors, Civil War Combat illustrates aspects of four particular Civil War battles that are rightfully considered legendary. Filmed on location, the reenactors depict the violent mayhem of the hornet's nest at Shiloh, the valiant charge on the sunken road at Antietam, the carnage in the wheat field at Gettysburg, and the brutal fighting at Cold Harbor. Produced by the History Channel, the episodes all benefit from insightful appearances by historians as well as rangers from the National Park Service.

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