Taken The National Park Service's "The American Battlefield Protection Program."

Reams Station
CWSAC Reference #: VA073
Other Names: None
Preservation Priority: III.3 (Class C)
Location: Dinwiddie County
Campaign: Richmond-Petersburg Campaign (June 1864-March 1865)
Date(s): August 25, 1864
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Winfield Hancock [US]; Maj. Gen. Henry Heth [CS]
Forces Engaged: Corps
Estimated Casualties: 3,492 total
Description: On August 24, Union II Corps moved south along the Weldon Railroad, tearing up track, preceded by Gregg's cavalry division. On August 25, Heth attacked and overran the faulty Union position at Reams Station, capturing 9 guns, 12 colors, and taking many prisoners. The old II Corps was shattered. Gen. Hancock withdrew to the main Union line near Globe Tavern, bemoaning the declining combat effectiveness of his troops.
Result(s): Confederate victory    

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