Camden Expedition
The Camden Expedition (March 23 – May 3, 1864) was the final campaign conducted by the Union Army in Arkansas during the Civil War. The offensive was designed to cooperate with Major-General Nathaniel P. Banks' movement against Shreveport.
| Camden Expedition | |
|---|---|
| Part of the American Civil War | |
| Operational scope | Strategic offensive |
| Location | Southern Arkansas 33°35′N 92°50′W |
| Commanded by | Maj. Gen. Frederick Steele |
| Objective | Cooperate with Maj. Gen. Banks' movement against Shreveport |
| Date | March 23 – May 3, 1864 |
| Executed by | Department of Arkansas |
| Outcome | Confederate victory |
Camden Location of Camden within Arkansas | |
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