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Saltville Battle of Saltville   

Other Names: Second Battle of Saltville, Saltville II Battlefield Pictures Maps 

Location: Smyth County

Campaigns: Stoneman’s Raid into Southwest Virginia (December 1864); Virginia Saltworks Campaign (May-December 1864) 

Date(s): December 20-21, 1864

Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. George Stoneman [US]; Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge [CS]

Forces Engaged: Divisions

Estimated Casualties: Unknown

Description: After defeating a Confederate force at Marion on the December 17-18, Stoneman’s expedition advanced to Saltville. After determined skirmishing on the part of the outnumbered Confederate defenders, the Federals captured and destroyed the Saltworks, accomplishing the objective of their raid.

Result(s): Union victory

Sources: National Park Service, Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies

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