Camden Expedition
Military campaign during the American Civil War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the historic landmark, see Camden Expedition Sites National Historic Landmark.
The Camden Expedition (March 23 – May 3, 1864) was the final campaign conducted by the Union Army in Arkansas during the Civil War. The offensive was designed to cooperate with Major-General Nathaniel P. Banks' movement against Shreveport.
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Camden Expedition | |
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Part of the American Civil War | |
Operational scope | Strategic offensive |
Location | 33°35′N 92°50′W |
Commanded by | Maj. Gen. Frederick Steele |
Objective | Cooperate with Maj. Gen. Banks' movement against Shreveport |
Date | March 23 – May 3, 1864 |
Executed by | Department of Arkansas |
Outcome | Confederate victory |
Location of Camden within Arkansas |
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