Northern Name for Battle: The Crater Southern Name for Battle: The Crater Location of Battle: Date of Battle: July 30, 1864 Northern Commander: Ambrose Everet Burnside Southern Commander: Robert E. Lee Winner: Confederate Northern Troops Involved: unknown Southern Troops Involved: unknown Northern Casualties: 3,789 Southern Casualties: 1,491 Interesting Facts: This battle was called the crater because the troops blew up 8,000 pounds of gunpowder 20 feet under the Confederate troops, creating a huge crater.