Battle of James Island Skirmish at James Island | |||||||
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Part of the Campaign of the Carolinas | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Alexander Schimmelfennig | Major Edward Manigault | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,200[1] | 308 (161 engaged)[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
20 killed 76 wounded[2] |
20 killed 70 wounded[2] |
The Battle of James Island (also known as the Skirmish at James Island) was a minor skirmish near the end of the American Civil War. It was known as the "Last fight for Charleston".[2]