Battle of Aiken

Battle of Aiken
Part of the American Civil War
DateFebruary 11, 1865
LocationAiken, South Carolina
Result Confederate victory
Belligerents
United States United States Confederate States of America Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
Hugh Judson Kilpatrick Joseph Wheeler
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
45-495[1] 50-251[2]

The Battle of Aiken occurred on February 11, 1865 as Sherman made his way across South Carolina. The principal commanders were Union Maj. Gen. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick and Confederate Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler. Wheeler was able to score a minor victory over Kilpatrick. Today an annual re-enactment is held the final full weekend in February.

Bibliography

http://www.researchonline.net/battles/aiken/index.htm#.VaRAaor3aJL

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