Battle of Gaine's Mill
June 27, 1862 in Hanover County, Virginia
Battle of Gaine's Mill
Pre Battle
- Robert E Lee- Condefederate General
- George B. McClellan- Union General
Army Size
- Confederate- 57,108
- Union- 34212
Map of Gaine's Hill
Battlefield
George B. McClellan
Union General
Robert E. Lee
Confederate General
Outcome of the Battle
Who won? Confederate won!
Casualties:
Union:
- Killed- 894
- Wounded- 3,107
- Missing or Captured- 108
Confederate:
- Killed- 1,483
- Wounded- 6,402
- Missing or Captured- 2,836
Battle Summary
Strategy:
- Union- They burned the bridges after they crossed them so the Confederate soilders could not retreat
- Confederate- To stay alive as long as possible and wait for Union soldiers to run out of ammo
Events leading to Battle:
- Union was trying to capture Richmond, Virginia
- Battle of Seven Pines