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Second Battle of Fair Oaks

When
October 27–28, 1864
Where
Henrico County, Virginia
Part of
Second Battle of Fair Oaks (Darbytown Road), October 1864

Union forces failed to breach Confederate defenses in Henrico County on October 27–28, 1864, during the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign.

The Battle of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road was fought on October 27–28, 1864, in Henrico County, Virginia. Union forces attempted to breach Confederate defenses around Richmond but failed. The engagement was part of the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign. General Grant commanded all Union Armies, though the specific battle involved forces operating in Henrico County.

Sources

  1. Battle of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
  2. Ulysses S. Grant Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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