First Battle of Collierville
The First Battle of Collierville (October 11, 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 raid in West Tennessee and North Mississippi by Brigadier-General James R. Chalmers, Confederate States Army, commanding the expedition.
First Battle of Collierville | |||||||
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Part of the Western Theater of the American Civil War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States (Union) | Confederate States | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman
| Brig. Gen. James R. Chalmers | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
480 infantry |
3,000 cavalry 8 guns | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
18 dead and 80 wounded or missing | 3 dead and 48 wounded | ||||||
Collierville Location of Collierville in Tennessee |
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