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The Battle of New Market Heights

The Union Assault

Park Ranger and historian Mike Gorman details the vital action that took place on a piece of the New Market Heights battlefield the Civil War Trust is currently trying to save.

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Campaign Details

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New Market Heights

Battle Facts

Henrico County, VA | September 29, 1864

Result: Union Victory

Estimated Casualties

5,900

Union
4,150

Confed.
1,750

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