Boydton Plank
Hatcher's Run, Burgess' Mill
Civil War in Virginia


American Civil War
October 27-28, 1864

Directed by Major General Winfield Scott Hancock, divisions from three Union corps (II, V, and IX) and Gregg's cavalry division, numbering more than 30,000 men, withdrew from the Petersburg lines and marched west to operate against the Boydton Plank Road and South Side Railroad.

The initial Union advance on October 27 gained the Boydton Plank Road, a major campaign objective. But that afternoon, a counterattack near Burgess' Mill spearheaded by Major General Henry Heth's division and Major General Wade Hampton's cavalry isolated the II Corps and forced a retreat.

The Confederates retained control of the Boydton Plank Road for the rest of the winter.

Result(s): Confederate victory

Location: Dinwiddie County

Campaign: Richmond Petersburg Campaign (June 1864-March 1865) next battle in campaign    previous battle in campaign

Date(s): October 27-28, 1864

Principal Commanders: Major General Winfield Scott Hancock [US]; Major General Henry Heth [CS]

Forces Engaged: Corps  (35,000 total)

Estimated Casualties: 3,058 total (1,758 US; 1,300 CS)

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