Siege of Port Hudson (1863)

Siege of Port Hudson (United States vs Side B) took place in 1863 during American Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1863
• Date: 21 May 1863
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: American Civil War
• Side A: United States
• Commanders (A): Nathaniel P. Banks
• Commanders (B): Franklin Gardner
• Casualties: ~5,000 killed and wounded 707 killed in combat 3,336 wounded 319 missing ~5,000 died of disease (United States), ~750 killed and wounded 250 died of disease 6,340 surrendered (side B)
• Outcome: Union victory
• Coordinates: 30.694°, -91.276°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Siege of Port Hudson · Wikidata entry