Battles /
WarrensRaid
Warren's Raid
Dec. 7th - 12th, 1864
Dec. 7 | Union General Gouverneur K. Warren, leading elements of V Corps, begins a raid south along the Weldon Railroad. |
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Dec. 8 | Warren reaches Jarrett's Station and begins the task of breaking up the railroad and supporting facilities there. |
Dec. 9 | Warren reaches the Meherrin River, finds his way blocked by Wade Hampton's cavalry, and decides to retire back to Petersburg. |
Dec. 12 | Warren reaches the safety of the Federal lines at Petersburg. |