Panther Springs
On March 5, 1864 the Third East Tennessee Infantry (Union) was attacked by Confederate cavalry while on reconnaissance to Panther
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November 4, 1864
Humphreys
On November 4, 1864 Confederate Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest positioned artillery on ridges across the Tennessee River from Johnsonville and began shelling the Federal supply base. The Union shore batteries were unable to dislodge the Confederate position and began to destroy federal supplies and transport boats to prevent their capture. Forrest’s artillery resumed shelling the depot the following morning before withdrawing his troops. Damage to Union materiel was estimated to be $2.2 million.
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On March 5, 1864 the Third East Tennessee Infantry (Union) was attacked by Confederate cavalry while on reconnaissance to Panther
Following three days of engaging Confederate Cavalry numbering about 1,000 men commanded by Col. Jacob Biffle, 250 men of the
Reports of engagement: October 11, 1863 – Action at Collierville Report of Major Henry C. Forbes, Seventh Illinois Cavalry, of