The Battle of Boonsboro

CAMPAIGN: Gettysburg Campaign

DATE(S): June-July 1863

PRINCIPAL COMMANDERS: Major General Alfred Pleasonton [US] James Stuart [CS]

ESTIMATED CASUALTIES: 1078 total (US 158; CS 920;)

DESCRIPTION:

On July 8, the Confederate cavalry, holding the South Mountain passes, fought a rearguard action against elements of the Union 1st and 3rd Cavalry Divisions and infantry. This action was one of a series of cavalry combats fought around Boonsboro, Hagerstown, and Williamsport.

RESULTS: Indecisive

General Buford's Engagement with Stuart's Confederate Cavalry at Boonsboro, MD. July 9th, 1863