Confederates Take Newtown! - July 11th

A Confederate force of two large infantry regiments, a cavalry battalion and section of artillery advanced against Newtown on July 11th. A single infantry regiment, a cavalry battalion and section of artillery defended the town as the Confederates advanced northward up the Newtown Road. The Federal line was deployed with the artillery across the road in town, the cavalry on the left at the edge of town, and the infantry on the right in the fields just south of town. The Confederates advanced with their cavalry on the left, infantry on the right, and artillery in the rear.

The Confederates took heavy losses from cansiter fire as they focused their fire on the Federal cavalry at the edge of town. The Rebel cavalry stayed in reserve (or failed to advance) allowing the Union infantry to fire at the oblique into the Confederate infantry. Eventually, the Union Cavalry could take no more and fell back, exposing the artillery. One gun was routed and another withdrew, allowing the Confederate infantry to advance its right in the direction of town and concentrate its fire on the Federal infantry. The Confederates were able to absorb significantly higher losses due to their greater strength, and eventually the Union line was forced to withdraw northward to Milford. Total casualties exceeded 225 men, making it the single bloodiest engagement so far in the campaign.

Confederates advance on Newtown from the South. The Federal line is deployed with cavalry on the left, a section of artillery in the center, and infantry on the right in the fields at the southwest edge of town. 

Both sides open fire.

Left of the Federal infantry line.

Federal artillery positioned on the Newtown Road firing canister. 

Confederate cavalry on a hill on the Confederate left, observing the battle. 

Losses mounting among the Union Cavalry. 

Federal cavalry have retreated,  leaving dead and wounded on the field and exposing the section of artillery. 

Union artillery has withdrawn and Confederate right wheels to concentrate fire on the Union infantry.