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Brandy Station Battlefield

The Battle of Brandy Station
Fleetwood Hill
June 9, 1863

At dawn June 9, the Union cavalry corps under Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton launched a surprise attack on Stuart’s cavalry at Brandy Station. After an all-day fight in which fortunes changed repeatedly, the Federals retired without discovering Lee’s infantry camped near Culpeper. This battle marked the apogee of the Confederate cavalry in the East. From this point in the war, the Federal cavalry gained strength and confidence. Brandy Station was the largest cavalry battle of the war and the opening engagement of the Gettysburg Campaign.

Preservation

1014 Acres Saved

At a Glance

Campaign

  • Gettysburg Campaign

Battles In This Campaign

Location

Dates

  • June 9, 1863

Union Commander

Confederate Commander

Forces Engaged

  • 11,000 Union Union Flag
  • 9,500 Confederate Confederate Flag

Estimated Casualties

  • 907 UnionUnion Flag
  • 523 ConfederateConfederate Flag

Result

  • Inconclusive

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