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Confederate Victory

When: December 26–29, 1862
Where: Chickasaw Bayou
Part of: Event of 1862: Battle of Chickamaw Bayou – Another victory for the Confederate Army, outnumbere

The battle resulted in a lopsided Confederate victory with significant Union casualties, despite Union numerical superiority.

Although Union forces outnumbered the Confederates two to one, they faced formidable defenses. The battle was a lopsided victory for the Confederates. Union casualties included 208 killed, 1,005 wounded, and 563 captured or missing, primarily among the 4th Iowa and brigades of Blair and De Courcy.

Sources

Battle of Chickasaw Bayou Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05

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