Battle of Roanoke Island (1863)

Battle of Roanoke Island (United States (Union) vs CSA (Confederacy)) took place in 1863 during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1863
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Civil War
• Side A: United States (Union)
• Side B: CSA (Confederacy)
• Commanders (A): Ambrose Burnside, Louis M. Goldsborough
• Commanders (B): Henry A. Wise, Henry M. Shaw
• Casualties: 264 total 37 killed 214 wounded 13 missing (United States (Union)), 2,643 total 23 killed 58 wounded 62 missing 2,500 captured 30 guns captured (CSA (Confederacy))
• Outcome: Union victory
• Coordinates: 35.878°, -75.668°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Roanoke Island · Wikidata entry

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