The Wilson-Kautz Raid: and the Battle of the Staunton River Bridge

By Greg Eanes

The Wilson-Kautz Raid and the Battle of the Staunton River Bridge details the famous June 1864 raid by James Harrison Wilson and August V. Kautz. During a ten-day period, many miles of railroad track and supporting industries were destroyed. The 5,500k-man Union cavalry was stopped at the Staunton River Bridge by a handful of old men, boys, convalescent wounded nd furloughd Confederates leading Wilson to end the expedition and return to Petersburg. On return, the Union cavalry entered a Confederate trap resulting in the loss of about one-fourth of Wilson's force. Four major engagements occurred: Nottoway Court House, Staunton River Bridge, Sappony Church and Reams Station. The raid was part of the Petersburg Campaign.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0B3S8F7Z7
• ISBN13: 9798819763049
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 10.0"