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Battle of Bentonville

When: March 19–21, 1865
Where: Four Oaks
Part of: Collapse of the Confederacy and end of the American Civil War, March–May 1865

Union troops compelled Confederate forces to retreat from Four Oaks, North Carolina, during the Battle of Bentonville.

The Battle of Bentonville was fought in Johnston County, North Carolina, near the village of Bentonville. It was part of the Western Theater of the American Civil War. Union troops compelled Confederate forces to retreat from Four Oaks, North Carolina, during this engagement.

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Battle of Bentonville Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19

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