Battle of Big Black River Bridge (1863)

Battle of Big Black River Bridge (United States vs Confederate States) took place in 1863 during American Civil War.

Battle facts

Year: 1863
Date: 1863-05-17
Era: Modern
Conflict: American Civil War
Side A: United States
Side B: Confederate States
Commanders (A): John McClernand
Commanders (B): John Bowen, John Vaughn
Casualties: Total 279 39 killed 237 wounded 3 missing (United States), 1,751 captured killed and wounded unknown (Confederate States)
Outcome: Union victory
Coordinates: 32.347°, -90.704°