Battle of Bristoe Station Facts

October 14, 1863

Bristoe Station Battle facts, including dates, location, casualties, leaders, who won, and more interesting facts you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Gouverneur K Warren, Civil War General

Major General Gouverneur K. Warren’s victory at the Battle of Bristoe Station prompted Confederate General Robert E. Lee to call a halt to his Bristoe Campaign. Image Source: Library of Congress.

Date

  • October 14, 1863

Location

  • Prince William County in northeastern Virginia

Campaign

Principal Union Commanders

Principal Confederate Commanders

Union Forces Engaged

  • 2nd Corps of the Army of the Potomac

Confederate Forces Engaged

  • 3rd Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia

Number of Union Soldiers Engaged

  • Roughly 8,000

Number of Confederate Soldiers Engaged

  • Roughly 17,000

Estimated Union Casualties

  • 550 (killed, wounded, captured/missing)

Estimated Confederate Casualties

  • 1,400 (killed, wounded, captured/missing)

Result

  • Union victory

Significance

  • The Union victory prompted Confederate General Robert E. Lee to call a halt to his Bristoe Campaign.

Timeline of the Bristoe Campaign

These are the main battles and events of the Bristoe Campaign in order.