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.
| Battle of Boonsboro | |||||||
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| Part of American Civil War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States of America | Confederate States of America | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Alfred Pleasonton | J.E.B. Stuart | ||||||
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| Divisions | Divisions | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 100 total (US and CS) | 100 total (US and CS) | ||||||
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.
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