Fort Pillow
On April 12, the cavalry force of Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s force surrounded Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River.
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February 3, 1863
Stewart
In an attempt to disrupt shipping on Cumberland River two brigades of Confederate cavalry commanded by Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler attacked the Union garrison at Fort Donelson on February 3, 1864. Wheeler withdrew following heavy losses and lack of ammunition.
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On April 12, the cavalry force of Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s force surrounded Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River.
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