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Richmond, Kentucky

battle Facts

30 Aug 1862

Outcome: Confederate victory: Edmund Kirby Smith routs Union army under Brig. Gen. William "Bull" Nelson.

13,350 Troops

Union

Commander(s)William Bull Nelson
  • 4,900 Casualties
  • 206 Killed
  • 844 Wounded
  • 4,303 Missing & Captured

Confederacy

Commander(s)Kirby Smith
  • 750 Casualties
  • 78 Killed
  • 372 Wounded
  • 1 Missing & Captured

5,650 Casualties