Davidson Ferry Naval Engagement
As part of the battle of New Johnsonville in early November, 1864, the Federal gunboats, USS Key West and USS Tarwah, attacked
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December 14, 1863
Grainger
After the unsuccessful siege of Knoxville, Confederate forces of Lieut. General James Longstreet attacked Union calvary and infantry commanded by Brig. Gen. J.M. Shackleford near Beans’ Station on the Holston River. After defending against several Confederate assaults the Federals retreated through Bean’s Gap to Blains Cross Roads. Longstreet ultimately withdrew into winter quarters at Russellville ending the Knoxville Campaign.
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Union Units
As part of the battle of New Johnsonville in early November, 1864, the Federal gunboats, USS Key West and USS Tarwah, attacked
On September 8, 1863 the 100th Ohio Infantry skirmished with Confederate forces commanded by Brig. Gen. Alfred Jackson at Telford
Following three days of engaging Confederate Cavalry numbering about 1,000 men commanded by Col. Jacob Biffle, 250 men of the