Battle Name: |
Washington |
Other Names: |
None |
State: |
North Carolina |
Location: |
Beaufort County |
Campaign: |
Longstreet’s Tidewater Operations (February-May 1863) |
Dates: |
March 30-April 20, 1863 |
Principal Commanders: |
Brig. Gen. John G. Foster [US]; Maj. Gen. D.H. Hill [CS] |
Forces Engaged: |
6 regiments and artillery units [US]; Hill’s Division [CS] |
Estimated Casualties: |
100 total |
Description: |
While Longstreet operated against Suffolk, D.H. Hill’s column moved against the Federal garrison of
Washington, North Carolina. By March 30, the town was ringed with fortifications, but the Confederates were
unable to shut off supplies and reinforcements arriving by ship. After a week of confusion and mismanagement, Hill
was maneuvered out of his siegeworks and withdrew on April 15. |
Results: |
Inconclusive (Confederates withdrew.) |