Episode 3 of 3

Casualties and Field Control

When: November 28, 1862
Where: Cane Hill area
Part of: Event of 1862: Battle of Cane Hill – Union Army troops, led by General John Blunt, push back Co

Union losses varied by historian, ranging from two to eight killed. Blunt held the field, driving Marmaduke from the area while Confederates escaped with their supply train.

Union losses are disputed: Shea places them at eight killed and thirty-six wounded, while Montgomery states two killed and thirty-eight wounded. Confederate casualties were likely double Union losses. Blunt held the field and drove Marmaduke from the area, though Confederates escaped with their supply train.

Sources

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