Siege of Knoxville begins
- When
- 1863
- Where
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Episodes
- 1
The Siege of Knoxville began on November 17, 1863, when Confederate forces under Lieutenant General James Longstreet besieged the Union garrison in Knoxville, Tennessee. This operation was part of the broader Knoxville campaign during the American Civil War, targeting the Union forces led by Major General Ambrose Burnside.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The siege was a component of the Knoxville campaign within the American Civil War. Union forces in the area were organized under the Army of the Ohio, with significant strength reported in October 1863. The city of Knoxville was situated entirely on the north bank of the Tennessee River, providing a specific geographic context for the military operations.
Commanders. Lieutenant General James Longstreet led the Confederate forces that initiated the siege. The Union garrison in Knoxville was commanded by Major General Ambrose Burnside. In mid-August 1863, Longstreet had resumed his attempts to be transferred to the western theater, the movement that preceded this operation.
People involved
- James Longstreet · Confederate Lieutenant General
- Ambrose Burnside · Union Major General
Sources
- Siege of Knoxville Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
- James Longstreet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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