Created by Tom Horn on 8 Aug 2009, Last Update on 8 Aug 2009

Big Bethel - 10 Jun 1861

3500 Union troops are repulsed by 1200 Confederate defenders, when the Federal troops attack Confederate outposts in Hampton and York County, Virginia. Arguably the first major land battle of the war.

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Tags : Virginia,Land,Combat

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