Battle of Williamsburg
Confederate Commander
Forces Engaged:
Killed: 288
Wounded: 975
Captured or Missing: 297
Total: 1560
Confederate Commanders
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May 5, 1862
York and James City Counties,
Williamsburg, Virginia
Inconclusive
Also called: Battle of Fort Magruder
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American History Central
The Battle of Williamsburg, 1862
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Union Commander
Forces Engaged:
Killed: 468
Wounded: 1442
Captured or Missing: 373
Total: 2283
Union Commanders
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Brig. Gen. Philip Kearny
Brig. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock
Brig. Gen. George Stoneman
Brig. Gen. Cadmus M.Wilcox
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