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Sayler's Creek


Battle Name : Sayler's Creek

Date(s) : 06 April 1865 - 07 April 1865

Part of : American Civil War , Final campaigns 1865 ,

Outcome : A victory for American Union Forces over American Confederate Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

With Lee heading for Lynchburg, Ewell and Anderson halted to fight a delaying rearguard action to allow the artillery train to cross the Appomattox River. They were quickly enveloped and captured.