Grierson's Raid

Grierson's Raid was a Union cavalry raid during the Vicksburg Campaign of the American Civil War. It ran from April 17 to May 2, 1863, as a diversion from Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's main attack plan on Vicksburg, Mississippi.

This article is about Grierson's famous 1863 raid. For Grierson's 1864–1865 raid, see Battle of Egypt Station.
Grierson's Raid
Part of the American Civil War

Col. Benjamin Grierson leading his 6th Illinois Cavalry
DateApril 17, 1863 (1863-04-17) – May 2, 1863 (1863-05-02)
Location
Start: La Grange, Tennessee
End: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States (Union) CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
Benjamin H. Grierson W. Wirt Adams
Robert V. Richardson
and others
Strength
3 regiments unknown
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