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Commencement of the Siege
- When
- 17 November 1863
- Where
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Part of
- Siege of Knoxville begins
Confederate forces under Longstreet began the siege of Knoxville on November 17, 1863, targeting the Union garrison led by Burnside.
The siege officially started on November 17, 1863. Longstreet's Confederate forces placed the city under siege, engaging the Union garrison. This action was part of the larger Knoxville campaign, with the city located on the north bank of the Tennessee River.
Sources
- Siege of Knoxville Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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