Northern Name for Battle: Richmond Southern Name for Battle: Richmond Location of Battle: Richmond, Kentucky Date of Battle: August 29-30, 1862 Northern Commander: William Nelson Southern Commander: Kirby Smith Winner: Confederates Northern Troops Involved: unknown Southern Troops Involved: 6,500 Northern Casualties: 4,900 Southern Casualties: 750 Interesting Facts: This was the most overwhelming confederate victory of the war.