Monday, February 24, 2014

February 26, 1864---The Battle of Rio Hill



FEBRUARY 26, 1864:        

The Battle of Rio Hill. General George Custer raids an ammunition dump near Albemarle, Virginia, scattering the Confederate forces in the area. During the destruction of the dump, an uncontrolled explosion convinces Custer that his men are under attack. 

 
In the smoke and flame and fog of war, the Union troops open fire on each other. After realizing his error, Custer regroups his men and leaves the ruined dump, which is quickly reoccupied and resupplied by the Confederates. Two days later, Custer’s men raid the dump again in an inconclusive skirmish.

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