Battle of Belmont (1861 AD)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1861 AD
• 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: approx. 607(120 killed; 383 wounded; 104 captured/missing)641(105 killed; 419 wounded; 117 captured/missing)
• Outcome: Inconclusive or tactical Confederate victory; see aftermath
• Coordinates: 36.766°, -89.124°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Belmont · Wikidata entry

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