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Battle of Piedmont
Part of the American Civil War
Date
June 5, 1864 (1864-06-05)
Location
Augusta County, Virginia
Result
Union victory
Belligerents
United States (Union)
CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
David Hunter
William E. Jones †
Strength
8,500 [1]
5,500 [1]
Casualties and losses
875[1]
1,500 (including 1,000 captured)[1]
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Lynchburg campaign
New Market
Piedmont
Lynchburg
The Battle of Piedmont was fought June 5, 1864, in the village of Piedmont, Augusta County, Virginia. Union Maj. Gen. David Hunter engaged Confederates under Brig. Gen. William E. "Grumble" Jones north of Piedmont. After severe fighting, Jones was killed and the Confederates were routed. Hunter occupied Staunton on June 6 and soon began to advance on Lynchburg, destroying military stores and public property in his wake.
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