Battle of Boonsboro

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Battle of Boonsboro
Part of American Civil War
Date July 8, 1863 Location Washington County, Maryland Result Inconclusive
Combatants
United States of America	Confederate States of America
Commanders
Alfred Pleasonton	J.E.B. Stuart
Strength
Divisions	Divisions
Casualties
100 total (US and CS)	100 total (US and CS)

Gettysburg Campaign
Brandy Station – Winchester II – Aldie – Middleburg – Upperville – Sporting Hill – Hanover – Gettysburg – Carlisle – Hunterstown – Fairfield – Williamsport – Boonsboro – Manassas Gap

The Battle of Boonsboro took place on July 8, 1863, in Washington County, Maryland, as part of the Gettysburg Campaign of the American Civil War.

The Confederate cavalry, holding the South Mountain passes, fought a rearguard action against elements of the Union 1st and 3rd Cavalry Divisions and infantry. This action was one of a series of cavalry engagements around Boonsboro, Hagerstown, and Williamsport.

[edit] Source

• CWSAC Battle Summaries, National Park Service