New Mexico Campaign (1862 AD)

New Mexico Campaign (New Mexico Territory & Colorado Territory vs Confederate Arizona & Confederate Texas) took place in 1862 AD during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1862 AD
• Date: 1862-04-01
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Civil War
• Side A: New Mexico Territory, Colorado Territory
• Side B: Confederate Arizona, Confederate Texas
• Commanders (A): Edward Canby, Isaac Lynde
• Commanders (B): Henry Hopkins Sibley, Thomas Green
• Casualties: approx. ~166 killed, ~246 wounded, ~222 missing or captured~400 killed or wounded, ~500 missing/captured
• Outcome: Union victory Confederate retreat from New Mexico Territory Confederate loss of Confederate Arizona
• Coordinates: 35.000°, -105.000°

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Wikipedia article on New Mexico Campaign · Wikidata entry

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