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{{short description|Battle of the American Civil War}}
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|caption=Battle of Goldsborough
|date=[[December 17]], [[1862]]
|date= {{Start date|1862|12|17}}
|place=[[Wayne County, North Carolina]]
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|result=[[United States of America|Union]] victory
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|commander1=[[John G. Foster]]
|commander1=[[John G. Foster]]
|commander2=[[Thomas Lanier Clingman|Thomas L. Clingman]]
|commander2=[[Thomas Lanier Clingman|Thomas L. Clingman]]
|strength1=Department of North Carolina, 1st Division
|units1=Department of North Carolina, 1st Division<br>* [[46th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment]]
|strength2=Clingman's Brigade
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|casualties1=220 total (US and CS)
|casualties1= 577
|casualties2=220 total (US and CS)
|casualties2= 738
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{{Campaignbox Goldsboro Expedition}}
{{Campaignbox Goldsborough Expedition}}


The '''Battle of Goldsborough Bridge''' took place on [[December 17]], [[1862]], in [[Wayne County, North Carolina]], as part of the [[Union (American Civil War)|Union]] expedition to [[Goldsboro, North Carolina]], during the [[American Civil War]].
The '''Battle of Goldsborough Bridge''' took place on December 17, 1862, in [[Wayne County, North Carolina]], as part of the [[Union (American Civil War)|Union]] expedition to [[Goldsborough, North Carolina]], during the [[American Civil War]].<ref name="NPS-BS" />


==Background==
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In December 1862, both the [[Union Army]] and [[Confederate States Army|Confederate]] forces desired to secure the strategically significant [[Wilmington and Weldon Railroad]] Bridge. On [[December 17]], an expedition under Union [[Brigadier General#United States | Brig. Gen.]] [[John G. Foster]] reached the railroad near Everettsville, aiming to destroy this bridge in order to put an end to the vital supply chain from the port of [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]]. His men began destroying the tracks north toward the Goldsborough Bridge. Clingman's Confederate brigade delayed the advance, but was unable to prevent the destruction of the bridge. Foster's troops overpowered the small number of defending Confederate soldiers and successfully burned down the bridge. His mission accomplished, Foster departed to return to their base at [[New Bern, North Carolina|New Bern]]. On their way back, Foster's men were again attacked by Confederate forces, but they repulsed the assault, taking far less casualties than the enemy. Foster arrived at his camp on [[December 20]].
In December 1862, both the [[Union Army]] and [[Confederate States Army|Confederate]] forces desired to secure the strategically significant [[Wilmington and Weldon Railroad]] Bridge. On December 17, an expedition under Union [[Major general (United States)|Maj. Gen.]] [[John G. Foster]] reached the railroad near Everettsville, aiming to destroy this bridge in order to put an end to the vital supply chain from the port of [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]].

==Battle==
[[File:Goldsborough_Bridge_Battlefield_North_Carolina.jpg|305px|thumb|right|Map of Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield core and study areas by the [[American Battlefield Protection Program]].]]
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Foster's men began destroying the tracks north toward the Goldsborough Bridge. Clingman's Confederate [[brigade]] delayed the advance, but was unable to prevent the destruction of the bridge. Foster's troops overpowered the small number of defending Confederate soldiers and successfully burned down the bridge. His mission accomplished, Foster departed to return to their base at [[New Bern, North Carolina|New Bern]].<ref name="NPS-BS" /> On their way back, Foster's men were again attacked by Confederate forces, but they repulsed the assault, taking far fewer casualties than the enemy.

==Aftermath==
Foster arrived at his camp on December 20. Total casualties for the campaign (All three engagements at Kinston, White Hall, and Goldsborough) were: Federal 577 (90 killed, 478 wounded and 9 missing/captured) Confederate casualties were reported at 738 (71 killed, 268 wounded and 400 missing/captured)


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp/battles/nc009.htm National Park Service battle description]
<ref name="NPS-BS">{{cite web|title=Battle Summary|url=https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battles-detail.htm?battleCode=nc009|publisher=National Park Service|access-date=27 September 2024}}</ref>
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==External links==
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[[Category:Battles of the Goldsboro Expedition of the American Civil War|Goldsboro Bridge]]
* [http://www.goldsboroughbridge.org/ Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield]
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[[Category:Battles of the Main Eastern Theater of the American Civil War|Goldsboro Bridge]]
* [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/CWSII/NorthCarolinaBattlefieldProfiles/Albemarle%20Sound%20to%20Kinston.pdf CWSAC Report Update]
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[[Category:Union victories of the American Civil War|Goldsboro Bridge]]
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[[Category:Wayne County, North Carolina]]


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Latest revision as of 02:07, 28 September 2024

Battle of Goldsborough Bridge
Part of the American Civil War

Battle of Goldsborough
DateDecember 17, 1862 (1862-12-17)
Location
Wayne County, North Carolina
Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
John G. Foster Thomas L. Clingman
Units involved
Department of North Carolina, 1st Division
* 46th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment		 Clingman's Brigade
Casualties and losses
577 738

The Battle of Goldsborough Bridge took place on December 17, 1862, in Wayne County, North Carolina, as part of the Union expedition to Goldsborough, North Carolina, during the American Civil War.[1]

Background

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In December 1862, both the Union Army and Confederate forces desired to secure the strategically significant Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Bridge. On December 17, an expedition under Union Maj. Gen. John G. Foster reached the railroad near Everettsville, aiming to destroy this bridge in order to put an end to the vital supply chain from the port of Wilmington.

Battle

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Map of Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield core and study areas by the American Battlefield Protection Program.

Foster's men began destroying the tracks north toward the Goldsborough Bridge. Clingman's Confederate brigade delayed the advance, but was unable to prevent the destruction of the bridge. Foster's troops overpowered the small number of defending Confederate soldiers and successfully burned down the bridge. His mission accomplished, Foster departed to return to their base at New Bern.[1] On their way back, Foster's men were again attacked by Confederate forces, but they repulsed the assault, taking far fewer casualties than the enemy.

Aftermath

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Foster arrived at his camp on December 20. Total casualties for the campaign (All three engagements at Kinston, White Hall, and Goldsborough) were: Federal 577 (90 killed, 478 wounded and 9 missing/captured) Confederate casualties were reported at 738 (71 killed, 268 wounded and 400 missing/captured)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Battle Summary". National Park Service. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
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