Battle of Tupelo
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The Battle of Tupelo, also known as the Engagement at Harrisburg, was a battle of the American Civil War fought from July 14 to 15, 1864, near Tupelo, Mississippi. The Union victory over Confederate forces in northeast Mississippi ensured the safety of Sherman's supply lines during the Atlanta Campaign.[1]
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Battle of Tupelo | |||||||
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Part of Smith's Expedition to Tupelo during the American Civil War | |||||||
Battle of Tupelo (Battle of Harrisburg, Miss.) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Confederate States | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Smith |
Lieut. Gen. Stephen D. Lee
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Units involved | |||||||
Right Wing, 16th Army Corps | Forrest's Cavalry | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
13,000 infantry 3,000 cavalry 24 guns |
2,100 infantry 7,000 cavalry 20 guns | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
69 dead and 533 wounded or missing | 215 dead and 1,125 wounded or missing | ||||||
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