Battle of Ponchatoula (1863 AD)

Battle of Ponchatoula (United States (Union) vs Confederate States) took place in 1863 AD during American Civil War.

Battle facts

Year: 1863 AD
Date: 1863-01-01
Era: Modern
Conflict: American Civil War
Side A: United States (Union)
Side B: Confederate States
Commanders (A): Nathaniel P. Banks, Thomas W. Sherman, Thomas S. Clark
Commanders (B): John C. Pemberton, Horace H. Miller
Casualties: approx. Union Report: 0 killed; 9 wounded Confederate Report: 18 killed; 36 wounded (estimated)Union Report: 3 killed; 11 wounded Confederate Report: 0 killed; several wounded The Battle of Ponchatoula was a battle in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and Ponchatoula Creek at the onset of the Vicksburg
Outcome: Confederate victory
Coordinates: 30.439°, -90.441°