Episode 2 of 2
Action at Swift Creek
- When
- April 18, 1863
- Where
- Swift Creek road block
On April 18, Foster ordered Spinola to drive Confederates from a road block at Swift Creek guarding the road to New Bern.
Union commander Foster directed Spinola to clear Confederate positions at Swift Creek. This road block guarded the direct route from Washington to New Bern. The action occurred during the broader operations in Beaufort County.
Sources
- Battle of Washington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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