Louisiana Civil War Battle Mansura Red River Expeditionary Force


Mansura Smith's Place, Marksville Civil War Louisiana American Civil War May 16, 1864 As Major General Nathaniel P. Banks's Red River Expeditionary Force retreated down Red River, Confederate forces under Major General Richard Taylor attempted to slow the Union troops' movements and, if possible, deplete their numbers or, better yet, destroy them. The Union forces passed Fort DeRussy, reached Marksville, and then continued east. At Mansura, Taylor massed his forces in an open prairie that controlled access to the three roads traversing the area, where he hoped his artillery could cause many casualties. Early on the morning of May 16, the Union forces approached, and skirmishing quickly ensued. After a four-hour fight (principally an artillery duel), a large Union force massed for a flank attack, inducing the Rebels to fall back. The Union troops marched to Simmsport. Taylor's force could harass the enemy's retrograde but was unable to halt it. Result(s): Union victory Location: Avoyelles Parish Campaign: Red River Campaign (1864) Date(s): May 16, 1864 Principal Commanders: Major General Nathaniel P. Banks [US]; Major General Richard Taylor [CS] Forces Engaged: Banks's Red River Expeditionary Force [US]; District of West Louisiana [CS] Estimated Casualties: Unknown In Camp and Battle With the Washington Artillery of New Orleans Describes all major actions from the First Battle of Bull Run to the final surrender at Appomatox. A must read for all Civil War buffs. First published in 1885, Reissued in a limited edition that is an exact reproduction of the original, with a few additions Kindle Available Civil War Curiosities: Strange Stories, Oddities, Events, and Coincidences This work was fascinating to read and was neither over dramatic or under written. The stories were lively and interesting and the additon of old photos and draqwings helped fill out the book. 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