First Battle of Auburn

First Battle of Auburn
Part of the American Civil War
DateOctober 13, 1863 (1863-10-13)
Location38°42′N 77°42′W / 38.70°N 77.70°W / 38.70; -77.70
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
William H. French J.E.B. Stuart
Strength
2,000 [1] 3,000 [1]
Casualties and losses
50
First Battle of Auburn is located in Virginia
First Battle of Auburn
Location of the battle in Virginia
First Battle of Auburn is located in the United States
First Battle of Auburn
First Battle of Auburn (the United States)

The First Battle of Auburn was fought on October 13, 1863, between Union infantry and Confederate cavalry forces at the start of the Bristoe Campaign during the American Civil War. A Union infantry column stumbled upon a Confederate cavalry reconnaissance party and a short, inconclusive fight ensued. The Confederate cavalry withdrew in the face of the superior Union force, but a much larger body of Confederate cavalry under Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, attempting to raid a Union wagon train became entrapped by the column, forcing them to abandon the raid and hide in a ravine overnight awaiting Confederate infantry to come to their aid.

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