Historedia
Person

Nathaniel P. Banks

Events
3
Episodes
4
Years
1862–1864

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Nathaniel P. Banks, 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 Cedar Mountain: Jackson defeats Banks

    1862

    Role: Union General

    1. August 9, 1862 · Culpeper County, VirginiaBattle of Cedar Mountain

      Confederate General Stonewall Jackson narrowly defeated Union forces under Nathaniel P. Banks on August 9, 1862, in Culpeper County, Virginia.

  2. Siege of Port Hudson begins and ends

    1863

    Role: Union General

    1. May 22, 1863 · Port Hudson, LouisianaSiege Begins

      Union land and naval forces began a campaign in May 1863 to control the Mississippi River, leading to the siege of Port Hudson.

    2. July 9, 1863 · Port Hudson, LouisianaSiege Ends

      Confederate garrison surrendered on July 9, 1863, after learning Vicksburg had fallen, ending 48 days of fighting.

  3. Red River Campaign begins as Union troops reach Alexandria, Louisiana

    1864

    Role: Union General

    1. March 20 to 26, 1864 · Alexandria, LouisianaArrival of Forces

      Smith's force arrived at Alexandria on March 20, 1864, to rendezvous with Banks' forces. Franklin arrived later, followed by Banks himself.

Sources

  1. Nathaniel P. Banks Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  2. Battle of Cedar Mountain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
  3. Siege of Port Hudson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
  4. Red River campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05