Battle of Totopotomoy Creek
Forces Engaged:
Killed: 263
Wounded: 961
Captured or Missing: 369
Total Casualties: 1,593
May 26-30, 1864
Hanover County, Virginia
Inconculsive
Part of the Overland Campaign
Also Called Battle of Bethesda Church, Crumps Creek, Shady Grove Road and Hanovertown
Forces Engaged:
Killed or Wounded: 679
Captured or Missing: 52
Total Casualties: 731
National Park Service
The Battle of Totopotomoy Creek
Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield Rural Plains
Battlefield Trust
YouTube Video
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