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Fort Stevens

battle Facts

11 Jul 1864 - 12 Jul 1864

Outcome: Union victory: Failed Confederate attempt to capture Washington, D.C., President Lincoln, observing the battle, comes under Confederate fire.

19,600 Troops

Union

Commander(s)Alexander M McCook Horatio G Wright
  • 374 Casualties
  • 373 Wounded

Confederacy

Commander(s)Jubal Early
  • 500 Casualties
  • 400 Wounded

874 Casualties