Battle of Collierville
The Second Battle of Collierville (November 3, 1863), also known as the Action at Collierville, was fought during the American Civil War between the United States (Union) and Confederate States. The fighting occurred during a demonstration on Collierville, Tennessee, by Brigadier-General James R. Chalmers, Confederate States Army.
| Battle of Collierville | |||||||
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| Part of the Western Theater of the American Civil War | |||||||
Collierville Battlefield | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States (Union) | Confederate States | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Col. Edward Hatch | Brig. Gen. James R. Chalmers | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Third Cavalry Brigade | Chalmers cavalry division | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 850 | 2,500 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 60 | 6 dead and 89 wounded or missing | ||||||
Collierville Location of Collierville in Tennessee | |||||||
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