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Battle of Frazier's Farm

The Battle of Frazier's Farm, fought on September 30, 1864, during the American Civil War, was a Confederate attempt to slow Union advances near Richmond. Confederate forces, under General Robert E. Lee, launched attacks against Union troops but faced strong resistance. The Union defenders successfully repelled the assaults, preventing Confederate progress and protecting their supply lines. This engagement was part of the larger Overland Campaign, highlighting the intense, close-quarters combat as both sides fought to gain strategic advantage around Richmond.