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saved bywhiteknoll on 2008-01-09

  • The Union forces, under the command of Brig. Gen. Benham, landed 6,500 men from
    the 3rd New Hampshire, 8th
    Michigan, 7th Connecticut, 28th Massachusetts, and 79th New York "Highlanders" on
    the southeastern end of James Island, and marched toward Charleston.

  • The Union suffered 683 casualties (107 dead), compared to 204 (52 dead) by
    the Confederates. Although the battle was minor, it served as a powerful propaganda victory, increasing
    morale particularly in Charleston and offsetting recent Confederate losses in
    the Western Theater.

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