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Battle of Jenkins' Ferry
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The Battle of Jenkins' Ferry, also known as the Engagement at Jenkins' Ferry, was fought on April 30, 1864, in Hot Spring and Saline counties, Arkansas, during the American Civil War. Ending in a tact
Major-General Frederick Steele, commander of the Department of Arkansas and 7th Army Corps
Major-General Frederick Steele, commander of the Department of Arkansas and 7th Army Corps
General E. Kirby Smith's strategy was to isolate Banks' and Steele's armies and annihilate each one separately.
General E. Kirby Smith's strategy was to isolate Banks' and Steele's armies and annihilate each one separately.
Led by Major-General Sterling Price, the Confederates fought a strong defensive campaign and stopped the Union advance at Camden, Arkansas.
Led by Major-General Sterling Price, the Confederates fought a strong defensive campaign and stopped the Union advance at Camden, Arkansas.
A view of the battlefield from the old ferry site at Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park in 2022.
A view of the battlefield from the old ferry site at Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park in 2022.
Battle of Poison Spring
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The Battle of Poison Spring, also known as the Poison Spring massacre, was fought in Ouachita County, Arkansas, on April 18, 1864, as part of the Camden Expedition, during the American Civil War. A Un
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…it been able to return to Camden. The Confederates captured 170 wagons and teams from a 198-wagon supply train and destroyed the other wagons at the battle of Poison Spring, Arkansas. One source stated that the Confederates killed or captured "most" of the Federal escort of 1,170 infantry and cavalry and four artillery pieces during…
Brigadier General Samuel Bell Maxey, the Confederate commander
Brigadier General Samuel Bell Maxey, the Confederate commander
Former Choctaw Chief and Colonel Tandy Walker, led the Choctaw forces during the battle
Former Choctaw Chief and Colonel Tandy Walker, led the Choctaw forces during the battle
Poison Springs Battleground State Park in November 2023
Poison Springs Battleground State Park in November 2023
Colonel James M. Williams, the Union commander
Colonel James M. Williams, the Union commander