Phillippi
Battle Name : Phillippi
Date(s) : 03 June 1861
Part of : American Civil War , Eastern Theatre, 1861 , West Virginia 1861 ,
Outcome : A victory for American Union Forces over American Confederate Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Maj Gen. George B McClellan's Ohio Volunteers fought and defeated opposition in the form of local Confederate forces to begin the clearing of West Virginia.