Battle of Secessionville

Battle of Secessionville
Part of the American Civil War

Secessionville Battlefield
DateJune 16, 1862 (1862-06-16)
Location32°42′14″N 79°56′53″W / 32.70389°N 79.94806°W / 32.70389; -79.94806
Result Confederate victory
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Henry Benham Nathan G. Evans
Thomas G. Lamar
States Rights Gist
Units involved
North District, Department of the South 2nd Military District of South Carolina
Tower Battery/Fort Lamar Garrison
Strength
6,600 2,000
Casualties and losses
685 204

The Battle of Secessionville (or the First Battle of James Island) was fought on June 16, 1862, during the American Civil War. Confederate forces defeated the Union's only attempt to capture Charleston, South Carolina, by land. It is noted for the court martial of the Union brigadier general Henry Benham for trying to take James Island, which was against the orders given.[1]

  1. ^ The Battle of Secessionville, American Civil War Society (UK)