Bristoe Station , Virginia
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Information May 2003 photos/narratives courtesy of Robert Yates, VA |
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On October 14, 1863, A.P. Hills corps
stumbled upon two corps of the retreating Union army at Bristoe Station
and attacked without proper reconnaissance. Union soldiers of the II
Corps, posted behind the Orange & Alexandria Railroad embankment, mauled
two brigades of Henry Heths division and captured a battery of artillery.
Hill reinforced his line but could make little headway against the
determined defenders. After this victory, the Federals continued their
withdrawal to Centreville unmolested. Lees Bristoe offensive sputtered to
a premature halt. After minor skirmishing near Manassas and Centreville,
the Confederates retired slowly to Rappahannock River destroying the
Orange & Alexandria Railroad as they went. At Bristoe Station, Hill lost
standing in the eyes of Lee, who angrily ordered him to bury his dead and
say no more about it |
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