Historedia
Person

James Longstreet

Events
4
Episodes
6
Years
1863–1874

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Longstreet, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Campbell's Station

    1863

    Role: Confederate Lieutenant General

    1. 16 November 1863 · Campbell's Station (now Farragut, Knox County)Battle of Campbell's Station

      Confederate forces under Longstreet attacked Union troops led by Burnside at Campbell's Station, forcing them from five positions but failing to trap them.

  2. Battle of Washington ends inconclusively

    1863

    Role: Lieutenant General conducting Confederate Tidewater operations

    1. April 15-20, 1863 · Washington defensesConfederate Withdrawal from Washington

      Hill broke off the siege on April 15, withdrawing Garnett's brigade from Washington's defenses, leading to a complete Confederate exit by April 20.

    2. April 18, 1863 · Swift Creek road blockAction at Swift Creek

      On April 18, Foster ordered Spinola to drive Confederates from a road block at Swift Creek guarding the road to New Bern.

  3. Siege of Knoxville begins

    1863

    Role: Confederate Lieutenant General

    1. 17 November 1863 · Knoxville, TennesseeCommencement of the Siege

      Confederate forces under Longstreet began the siege of Knoxville on November 17, 1863, targeting the Union garrison led by Burnside.

  4. Battle of Liberty Place in New Orleans

    1874

    Role: Former Confederate general aligned with Kellogg

    1. September 14-17, 1874 · New OrleansWhite League Occupation

      White League forces defeated police and militia, occupying the statehouse and armory for three days while Governor Kellogg took refuge in the Custom House.

    2. after September 17, 1874 · New OrleansRestoration of Government (after September 17, 1874)

      Federal troops sent by President Grant arrived within days, prompting the White League to retreat before their arrival and restoring the elected Republican government.

Sources

  1. Battle of Campbell's Station Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
  2. Battle of Washington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. Siege of Knoxville Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
  4. Battle of Liberty Place Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20