Northern Name for Battle: Perryville Southern Name for Battle: Perryville Location of Battle: Boyle County, Kentucky Date of Battle: October 8, 1862 Northern Commander: Don Carlos Buell Southern Commander: Braxton Bragg Winner: Union Northern Troops Involved: 36,940 Southern Troops Involved: 16,000 Northern Casualties: 4,211 Southern Casualties: 3,396 Interesting Facts: This battle started with a skirmish over drinking water.