American Civil War
                        May 28-30, 1864

          Operations along Totopotomoy Creek opened with cavalry combats at the
          Pamunkey River crossing at Dabney's Ferry (Hanovertown) and at Crump's
          Creek on May 27. During the cavalry fight at Haw's Shop on May 28, Union
          and Confederate infantry arrived in the vicinity. The Confederates entrenched
          behind Totopotomoy Creek. On the 29th, the Union II, IX, and V Corps probed
          Lee's position along the creek, while the VI Corps felt its way toward Hanover
          Court House. Early on the 30th, the VI Corps turned south to come in on the
          far right flank of the Union line (II Corps) but bogged down in swampy Crump's
          Creek without getting into position. The II Corps forced a crossing of
          Totopotomoy Creek in two places, capturing the first line of Confederate
          trenches, but the advance was stopped at the main line. The IX Corps
          maneuvered into position on the left of the II Corps, driving back Confederate
          pickets on the Shady Grove Road.  In the meantime, the V Corps, moving near
          Bethesda Church on the far left flank of the Union army, was attacked by
          Early's corps.  The Federals were driven back to Shady Grove Road after
          heavy fighting. Confederate Brig. Gen. George Doles was killed by a
          sharpshooter near Bethesda Church on June 2.

          Result(s): Inconclusive

          Location: Hanover County

          Campaign: Grant's Overland Campaign (May-June 1864)

          Date(s): May 28-30, 1864

          Principal Commanders: Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and Maj. Gen. George G.
          Meade [US]; Gen. Robert E. Lee [CS]

          Forces Engaged: Corps

          Estimated Casualties: 2,200 total (US 1,100; CS 1,100)