Battle of Williamsport Facts

Also Known As

• The Battle of Hagerstown
• The Battle of Falling Waters

Date and Location

• July 6–July 16, 1863
• Washington County, Maryland

Campaign

• Gettysburg Campaign

Principal Union Commanders

• Major General George Meade

Principal Confederate Commanders

• General Robert E. Lee

Result

• Inconclusive

Significance

• Meade was not aggressive in pursuing the retreating Confederate forces, allowing the Army of Northern Virginia to cross the Potomac River and escape.

Timeline of the Gettysburg Campaign

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

• June 9, 1863 — Battle of Brandy Station
• June 13 and June 15, 1863 — Second Battle of Winchester
• June 17, 1863 — Battle of Aldie
• June 11–June 19, 1863 — Battle of Middleburg
• June 21, 1863 — Battle of Upperville
• June 30, 1863 — Battle of Hanover
• July 1–3, 1863 — Battle of Gettysburg
• July 3, 1863 — Pickett’s Charge
• July 6–16, 1863 — Battle of Williamsport
• July 8, 1863 — Battle of Boonsboro
• July 23, 1863 — Battle of Manassas Gap