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The Battle of Baton Rouge was a ground and naval battle in the American Civil War fought in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, on August 5, 1862. The Union victory halted Confederate attempts to recapture the capital city of Louisiana.
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Aug 12, 2012 · The Battle of Baton Rouge was a Civil War battle fought on August 5, 1862 for control of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Confederate forces under General John C. Breckinridge attacked Baton Rouge, expecting help from the CSS Arkansas.
Battle of Baton Rouge/ August 5th 1862. On August 5th, 1862, Confederate General John C. Breckinridge launched an attack on the Union-occupied capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge. In this print, Confederate regiments fight on towards the Union lines, braving fire from federal batteries.
Aug 3, 2019 · The Battle of Baton Rouge, a ground and naval battle fought August 5, 1862, resulted in a Union victory that halted Confederate attempts to recapture the capital city of Louisiana.
Jan 16, 2024 · On the evening of May 7, 1862, Union naval Commander James S. Palmer reached Baton Rouge aboard the gunboat USS Iroquois and demanded that the city and its 7,000 inhabitants surrender. Baton Rouge Mayor B. F. Bryan replied, “The city of Baton Rouge will not be surrendered voluntarily to any power on earth.”.
Aug 3, 2012 · The Battle of Baton Rouge was small by Civil War standards. The Confederates lost 467 men killed, wounded or captured, the Union 382. Among the latter was General Williams, who was killed...
Battle Detail - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service) Return to Results. Baton Rouge. Other Name: Magnolia Cemetery. Campaign: Confederate Offensive Against Baton Rouge. Date (s): July-August 1862. Principal Commanders: Brigadier General Thomas Williams [US] Major General John Breckinridge [CS] Forces Engaged: 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)