Battle of Averasborough

Battle of Averasborough
Part of the American Civil War

Map of the Battle of Averasborough
DateMarch 16, 1865 (1865-03-16)
Location
Harnett and Cumberland counties, North Carolina
35°15′58″N 78°40′20″W / 35.26618°N 78.67222°W / 35.26618; -78.67222
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
United States (Union) Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
William T. Sherman William J. Hardee
Units involved
Army of Georgia Hardee's Corps
Strength
12,000 7,000
Casualties and losses
700 500
Averasborough
Location within North Carolina

The Battle of Averasborough fought March 16, 1865, in Harnett and Cumberland counties, North Carolina, as part of the Carolinas campaign of the American Civil War, was a prelude to the climactic Battle of Bentonville, which began three days later.

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