Battle of Belmont (1861)

Battle of Belmont (United States (Union) vs CSA (Confederacy)) took place in 1861 during Trans-Mississippi theater of the American Civil War.

Battle facts

Year: 1861
Date: 1861-11-07
Era: Modern
Conflict: Trans-Mississippi theater of the American Civil War
Side A: United States (Union)
Side B: CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders (A): Ulysses S. Grant
Commanders (B): Leonidas Polk
Casualties: 607(120 killed; 383 wounded; 104 captured/missing) (United States (Union)), 641(105 killed; 419 wounded; 117 captured/missing) (CSA (Confederacy))
Outcome: Inconclusive or tactical Confederate victory; see aftermath
Coordinates: 36.766°, -89.124°