Battle Name: |
Cane Hill |
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Location: Washington County |
State: |
Arkansas |
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Campaign: Prairie Grove Campaign (1862) |
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Date(s): November 28, 1862 |
Dates: |
Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. James G. Blunt [US]; Brig. Gen. John S. Marmaduke [CS] |
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Forces Engaged: Department of Missouri [US]; two cavalry brigades [CS] |
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Estimated Casualties: 475 total (US 40; CS 435) |
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Description: In late November, Maj. Gen. Thomas C. Hindman detached Brig. Gen. John Marmaduke’s cavalry
from Van Buren north to occupy the Cane Hill area. Hearing of this movement, Brig. Gen. James Blunt advanced to
meet Marmaduke’s command and destr |
Description: |
Result(s): Confederate tactical victory |
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