Battle of Swift Creek

Battle of Swift Creek
Part of American Civil War
DateMay 9, 1864 (1864-05-09)
Location
Chesterfield County, Virginia
37°17′10″N 77°24′42″W / 37.2861°N 77.4118°W / 37.2861; -77.4118
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
 United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Benjamin Butler P. G. T. Beauregard
Strength
5 gunboats
14,000		 4,200
Casualties and losses
990 [1]
Battle of Swift Creek is located in Virginia
Battle of Swift Creek
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Location within Virginia

The Battle of Swift Creek or Arrowfield Church was fought on May 9, 1864, between Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War.[2][1] Union forces were only partially successful: they inflicted damage on the local railroad, but further advance was halted.

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