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Devil's Backbone

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battle Facts

01 Sep 1863

Outcome: Union victory: Union victory after heavy fighting.

2,750 Troops

Union

Commander(s)William F Cloud

16 Casualties
16 Wounded

Confederacy

Commander(s)William F Cabell

65 Casualties
65 Wounded

81 Casualties