CAMPAIGN: Gettysburg Campaign
DATE(S): June-July 1863
PRINCIPAL COMMANDERS: Major General Alfred Pleasonton [US] James Stuart [CS]
FORCES ENGAGED: 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
ESTIMATED CASUALTIES: 1078 total (US 158; CS 920;)
DESCRIPTION:
On July 8, 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 combats fought around Boonsboro, Hagerstown, and Williamsport.
RESULTS: Indecisive