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Confederate Withdrawal from Washington

When: April 15-20, 1863
Where: Washington defenses
Part of: Battle of Washington ends inconclusively

Hill broke off the siege on April 15, withdrawing Garnett's brigade from Washington's defenses, leading to a complete Confederate exit by April 20.

Hill initiated the withdrawal of Garnett's brigade on April 15. Union forces under Foster returned to the defenses on April 19. By April 20, the Confederates had completely withdrawn from the area, marking the end of the engagement.

Sources

Battle of Washington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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