Continued Fighting at Three Churches - Day 1 - 11:40-12:00

The Federal assaulted the Confederate position at J. Saville at around 11:40 a.m. on Day 1 of the campaign. The center of the Federal line took heavy canister fire from the Rockbridge Artillery, and the 14th Indiana was forced back. The 39th Illinois and 7th Virginia (US) engaged the enemy, as the 84th Pennsylvania, on the right of the Union line, extended beyond the Confederate left and opened fire.  The Confederate line began to collapse and their artillery withdrew to Three Churches town as the militia attempted to hold on.

Confederate Position at Saville

Beginning of Federal advance at Saville

Confederate left driven from Saville Farm

Federals move through Saville Farm and attack left flank of the Confederate right.

Confederate Right shortly before retreating to town.

The militia eventually broke and fled to take a position in town.

Confederates in Three Churches town, with militia behind a stone wall, one section of artillery in an orchard and the other near some building on the right of the line.

From the Federal position looking south into Three Churches town. The artillery has taken position and the infantry is ready to advance and renew their attack.