Battle of Corrick's Ford
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The Battle of Corrick's Ford[1] took place on July 13, 1861, on the Cheat River in western Virginia (now the state of West Virginia) as part of the Operations in Western Virginia Campaign during the American Civil War. By later standards the battle was a minor skirmish. Often considered a final part of the Battle of Rich Mountain, it was the end of a series of battles between the forces of Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan and Confederate Brig. Gen. Robert S. Garnett.[2]
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Battle of Corrick's Ford | |||||||
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Part of the American Civil War | |||||||
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United States of America | Confederate States of America | ||||||
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George B. McClellan William S. Rosecrans Thomas A. Morris | Robert S. Garnett † | ||||||
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20,000 | 4,500 | ||||||
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10–53 |
20 killed and wounded 600 missing |
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