Union City-Forrest Christmas Raid

December 21, 1862

Obion County

As part of the extended raid against Union supply lines in WestTennessee, Confederate cavalry under Brig. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest forced a surrender of the Federal garrison at Union City, Tennessee commanded by Capt. Samuel B. Logan (54 th Illinois Infantry) on December 21, 1862.

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Campbell’s Station

In November 1863, a detachment of the Confederate Army of Tennessee commanded by Lt. Gen. James Longstreet advanced north from

Plum Point-Fort Pillow

After the defeat of Confederate forces at Island No. 10 the Union naval squadron moved down the Mississippi River to

Mink Springs

On April 13, 1864 Confederate cavalry attacked a Union outpost under the command of Brig. Gen. Edward McCook at Mink

Union City-Forrest Christmas Raid

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Campbell’s Station

Plum Point-Fort Pillow

Mink Springs

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