Battle of Chickasaw Bayou

Wann

26. Dez. 1862 – 29. Dez. 1862

Art

Schlacht

Koordinaten

32.41° N, 90.85° W

Description

1862 battle of the American Civil War

1862 battle of the American Civil War

The Battle of Chickasaw Bayou, also called the Battle of Walnut Hills, fought December 26–29, 1862, was the opening engagement of the Vicksburg Campaign during the American Civil War. Confederate forces under Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton repulsed an advance by Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman that was intended to lead to the capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

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