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Expedition to Arkansas Post
- When
- January 1863
- Where
- Arkansas River
- Part of
- Battle of Arkansas Post
McClernand led an expedition up the Arkansas River to capture Fort Hindman, assuming command of the Army of the Mississippi in early January 1863.
At Sherman's suggestion, McClernand led an expedition up the Arkansas River to capture the Confederates' Fort Hindman at Arkansas Post, Arkansas. He moved downriver, joined Sherman's force, and took command in early January 1863, calling it the Army of the Mississippi.
Sources
- John A. McClernand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-05
- Battle of Arkansas Post Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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