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Battle of Brice's Crossroads
- When
- June 10, 1864
- Where
- Near Baldwyn, Mississippi
- Part of
- Battle of Brice's Crossroads
Confederate cavalry under Forrest defeated a larger Union force led by Sturgis near Baldwyn, Mississippi, on June 10, 1864.
Forrest's 3,500-man force clashed with 8,500 men commanded by Union Brigadier General Samuel D. Sturgis. The engagement, also known as the Battle of Tishomingo Creek or Guntown, resulted in Sturgis being routed. This victory was considered Forrest's most decisive.
Sources
- Battle of Brice's Cross Roads Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Nathan Bedford Forrest Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
- Samuel D. Sturgis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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