Rappahannock Station, Second Battle of - SummaryFought on November 7, 1863, the Second Battle of Rappahannock Station was the final and deciding engagement of the Bristoe Campaign in Northern Virginia.
Raymond, Battle of - SummaryThe Battle of Raymond was fought south of Raymond, Mississippi on May 12, 1863, during the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War.
Ream's Station, First Battle of - SummaryFought on June 29, 1864, the First Battle of Ream's Station was the last engagement of the Wilson-Kautz Raid during the Petersburg Campaign.
Ream's Station, Second Battle of - SummaryFought on August 25, 1864, during the Petersburg Campaign, the Second Battle of Ream's Station was a Confederate victory that followed the destruction by Union forces of several miles of the Weldon Railroad.
Resaca, Battle of - SummaryThe Battle of Resaca was the second encounter between William T. Sherman's Union forces and Joseph E. Johnston's Confederate forces during the Atlanta Campaign. The engagement took place in Gordon and Whitfield counties, Georgia, near the town of Resaca, from May 13 - May 15, 1864.
Rice's Station, Battle of - FactsKey facts about the Battle of Rice's Station, also known as the Battle of Rice's Depot.
Rice's Station, Battle of - SummaryThe Battle of Rice's Station, also known as the Battle of Rice's Depot, took place in Prince Edward County, Virginia on April 6, 1865, during the American Civil War.
Rich Mountain, Battle of - FactsThe Battle of Rich Mountain was fought on July 11 1861, in Randolph County, Virginia (now West Virginia).
Rich Mountain, Battle of - SummaryThe Battle of Rich Mountain was fought on July 11 1861, in Randolph County, Virginia (now West Virginia).
Richmond, Battle of - SummaryDeemed by many scholars as the most complete victory by one side over the other during the Civil War, the Battle of Richmond, fought on August 29 - 30, 1862, was the first major engagement of the Confederate Heartland Campaign.
Ringgold Gap, Battle of - SummaryThe Battle of Ringgold Gap (November 27, 1863) was an engagement between Union forces from the Armies of the Cumberland, Tennessee, and Potomac and Confederate forces from the Army of Tennessee during the Chattanooga Campaign of the American Civil War. The Battle of Ringgold Gap was the final battle of the campaign.
Rocky Face Ridge, Battle of - SummaryFought from from May 7 - 13, 1864, the Battle of Rocky Face Ridge was the first encounter between William T. Sherman's Union forces Joseph E. Johnston's Confederate forces during the Atlanta Campaign.
Romney Expedition - SummaryThe Romney Expedition was a short winter offensive led by Major General Thomas J. Jackson to clear Federal troops from northeastern Virginia in January 1862 in preparation for the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1862.
Sailor's Creek, Battle of - SummaryThe Battle of Sailor's Creek, also known as the Battle of Sayler's Creek, the Battle of Hillsman Farm, and the Battle of Lockett Farm, took place in Prince Edward and Nottoway Counties, Virginia on April 6, 1865, during the Appomattox Campaign.
Saint Mary's Church, Battle of - FactsKey facts about the Battle of Saint Mary's Church (also known as the Battle of Nance's Shop).