Battle of Tupelo

Battle of Tupelo
	Part of Smith's Expedition to Tupelo during the American Civil War
	; Battle of Tupelo (Battle of Harrisburg, Miss.)
Date	July 14–15, 1864
Location	Near Tupelo, Mississippi34°15′20.4″N 88°44′13.2″W
Result	Union victory
Belligerents
United States	Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Smith	Lieut. Gen. Stephen D. Lee; Maj. Gen. Nathan B. Forrest (WIA);
Units involved
Right Wing, 16th Army Corps	Forrest's Cavalry
Strength
13,000 infantry; 3,000 cavalry; 24 guns	2,100 infantry; 7,000 cavalry; 20 guns
Casualties and losses
69 dead and 533 wounded or missing	215 dead and 1,125 wounded or missing
	Tupelo Location within the state of Mississippi

The Battle of Tupelo, also known as the Engagement at Harrisburg, was a battle of the American Civil War fought from July 14 to 15, 1864, near Tupelo, Mississippi. The Union victory over Confederate forces in northeast Mississippi ensured the safety of Sherman's supply lines during the Atlanta Campaign.

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