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Saltville, First Battle of
The First Battle of Saltville (1 October – 3 October 1864), is fought near the town of Saltville, Virginia, during the American Civil War.
The battle is fought by both regular and homeguard Confederate units against regular Union troops, including one of the few black cavalry units, over an important saltworks in the town.
The Union troops are led by Brig.
Gen. Stephen G. Burbridge.