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DATE July 1, 1862 LOCATION Henrico County, Virginia RESULT Tactical Union victory NAME OF BATTLEFIELD The Battle of Malvern Hill, also known as the Battle of Poindexter’s Farm UNION CONFEDERATE COMMANDERS George B. McClellan
Fitz John Porter Robert E. Lee UNITS INVOLVED Army of the Potomac Army of Northern Virginia STRENGTH 54,000
3 ships
33 batteries, 171 guns (more in reserve) 55,000
1214 batteries CAUSALITIES & LOSSES 3,000 5,650