Wheeler's October 1863 Raid
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Wheeler's October 1863 Raid (October 1–9, 1863) was a large cavalry raid in southeastern Tennessee during the American Civil War. Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler's Confederate cavalry scored a great initial success, but subsequently was roughed up by Union cavalry during its withdrawal south of the Tennessee River.
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Part of the American Civil War | |||||||
Blockhouses garrisoned against Wheeler's cavalry | |||||||
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United States (Union) | CSA (Confederacy) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Robert Byington Mitchell George Crook | Joseph Wheeler | ||||||
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Elements of 2 cavalry divisions | 2½ cavalry divisions | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
533+ men, 1,000 mules, 500 wagons |
698+ men, 6 cannons |
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