On August 6th, a mixed Federal force composed of the 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, a battalion of cavalry, and another infantry regiment from Illinois left Milford and marched south down the Newtown Road with the objective of taking Newtown. It met the 1st Kentucky defending the town, with whom the 4th Ohio had fought on previous occasions.
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| Union troops cross town creek as the advance on Newtown on August 6th. |
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| The ever-aggressive 1st Kentucky, despite having rifled muskets, advances out of town to engage the enemy at close range. |
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| The 4th Ohio is at the center of the Union line and is the first to form and engage. |
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| Federal cavalry attempted to move through an orchard on the 1st Kentucky's right, but the 1st wheeled, fired a volley, and sent it into retreat. It was a case of brother vs. brother as the 1st Kentucky Infantry (CS) fought the 1st Kentucky Cavalry (US). |
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| An infantry regiment from Illinois began to move on the 1st Kentucky's right flank. |
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| Before the Illinois regiment could form and open fire, the 1st Kentucky retreated and withdrew to Whitmer, leaving Newtown in Union hands. |
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