Battle of Savage's Station

The Battle of Savage’s Station was a Civil War skirmish that took place on June 29, 1862, near Richmond, Virginia. It was part of the Peninsula Campaign, where Union forces aimed to capture Richmond. The battle involved Union troops trying to delay Confederate forces while retreating, leading to intense fighting around Savage’s Station. Although the Union was ultimately forced to withdraw, the engagement bought time to reorganize and continue their campaign. It was a strategic setback but important for delaying Confederate advances and demonstrating the ebb and flow of Civil War battles.