Battle of Kessler's Cross Lanes
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The Battle of Kessler's Cross Lanes, also known as the Battle of Cross Lanes, took place on August 26, 1861 in Nicholas County, Virginia (now West Virginia) as part of the Western Virginia Campaign during the American Civil War.[3]
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Battle of Kessler's Cross Lanes | |||||||
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Part of the American Civil War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States (Union) | CSA (Confederacy) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Erastus Tyler | John B. Floyd | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Approximately 1,000 men | 2,000 men[1][better source needed] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
15 killed 20 wounded 38 captured[2] | 40 |
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