Thoroughfare Gap
Chapman's Mill, Virginia
August 28, 1862
After skirmishing near Chapman's
Mill in Thoroughfare Gap, Brig. Gen. James Ricketts's Union
division was flanked by a Confederate column passing through
Hopewell Gap several miles to the north and by troops securing the
high ground at Thoroughfare Gap. Ricketts retired, and Longstreet's wing of the army marched through the gap to join
Jackson. This seemingly inconsequential action virtually ensured
Pope's defeat during the battles of Aug. 29-30 because it allowed
the two wings of Lee's army to unite on the Manassas battlefield.
Ricketts withdrew via Gainesville to Manassas Junction.
Result(s):
Confederate Victory
Location:
Fauquier County and Prince William County
Campaign: Northern Virginia Campaign (June-September
1862)
Date(s): August 28, 1862
Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. James Ricketts [US];
Lt. Gen. James Longstreet [CS]
Forces Engaged: Divisions
Estimated Casualties: 100 total
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