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{{Short description|1864 battle of the American Civil War}}
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The '''Battle of Mansura''' was fought near [[Mansura, Louisiana]], on [[May 16]], [[1864]], during the [[Red River Campaign]] of the [[American Civil War]]. A [[Union army|Union force]] defeated elements of the [[Confederate States Army]].
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| conflict = Battle of Mansura
| partof = the [[American Civil War]]
| date = {{Start date|1864|5|16}}
| place = [[Mansura, Louisiana]]
| coordinates = {{coord|31|3|18|N|92|2|52|W|region:US-LA_type:event|display=inline,title}}
| result = [[Union (American Civil War)|Union]] victory
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| combatant2 = {{flag|Confederate States|1863}}
| commander1 = {{flagicon|United States|1863}} [[Nathaniel P. Banks]]
| commander2 = {{flagicon|CSA|army}} [[Richard Taylor (Confederate general)|Richard Taylor]]
| units1 = [[Army of the Gulf]]
| units2 = District of West Louisiana
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| strength2 =
| casualties1 = Unknown
| casualties2 = Unknown
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The '''Battle of Mansura''' was fought near [[Mansura, Louisiana]], on May 16, 1864, during the [[Red River Campaign]] of the [[American Civil War]]. A [[Union army|Union force]] defeated elements of the [[Confederate States Army]].<ref>{{ cite web
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As [[Major General|Maj. Gen.]] [[Nathaniel P. Banks]]’s Red River Expeditionary Force (from the [[Department of the Gulf]]) retreated down the Red River, Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. [[Richard Taylor (general)|Richard Taylor]] attempted to slow the Union troops’ movements and, if possible, deplete their numbers or, better yet, destroy them. The Union forces passed [[Fort DeRussy]], reached [[Marksville, Louisiana|Marksville]], and then continued east. At Mansura, Taylor massed his forces in an open [[prairie]] that controlled access to the three roads traversing the area, where he hoped his [[artillery]] could cause many casualties. Early on the morning of [[May 16]], the Union forces approached, and skirmishing quickly ensued. After a four-hour fight (principally an artillery duel), a large Union force massed for a flank attack, inducing the Confederates to fall back. The Union troops marched to [[Simmsport, Louisiana|Simmsport]]. Taylor’s force harassed the enemy's retrograde, but was unable to halt it.
| title = Battle of Mansura Historical Marker
| author = Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
| url = http://www.stoppingpoints.com/louisiana/Avoyelles/Battle+of+Mansura.html
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== Background ==
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[[Category:Louisiana in the Civil War]]
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As [[Major General|Maj. Gen.]] [[Nathaniel P. Banks]]'s Red River Expeditionary Force (from the [[Department of the Gulf]]) retreated down the [[Red River of the South|Red River]], Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. [[Richard Taylor (Confederate general)|Richard Taylor]] attempted to slow the Union troops’ movements and, if possible, deplete their numbers or, better yet, destroy them. The Union forces passed [[Fort DeRussy (Louisiana)|Fort DeRussy]], reached [[Marksville, Louisiana|Marksville]], and then continued east. At Mansura, Taylor massed his forces in an open [[prairie]] that controlled access to the three roads traversing the area, where he hoped his [[artillery]] could cause many casualties.
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[[Category:Battles of the Red River Campaign of the American Civil War|Mansura]]

== Battle ==
[[File:Mansura_Battlefield_Louisiana.jpg|308px|thumb|right|Map of Mansura Battlefield core and study areas by the [[American Battlefield Protection Program]].]]
Early on the morning of May 16, the Union forces approached, and skirmishing quickly ensued. After a four-hour fight (principally an artillery duel), a large Union force massed for a flank attack, inducing the Confederates to fall back. The Union troops marched to [[Simmesport, Louisiana|Simmesport]]. Taylor's force harassed the enemy's retrograde movement, but was unable to halt it.

== Notes ==
{{NPS|url=https://www.nps.gov/abpp/battles/la022.htm}}

== References ==
=== Citations ===
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=== Bibliography ===
* [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/CWSII/LouisianaBattlefieldProfiles/Mansfield%20to%20New%20Orleans.pdf CWSAC Report Update - Louisiana]

== Further reading ==
* {{cite book |last=Clay |first=Steven E. |editor-last=Hogg |editor-first=Michael L. |year=2022 |title=Staff Ride Handbook for the Red River Campaign, 7 March-19 May 1864 |url=https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/Research%20and%20Books/2023/SRHB_Red_River_WEB_READY.pdf |others=Graphics by Robin D. Kern |location=Fort Leavenworth, KS |publisher=Combat Studies Institute Press |isbn=9781940804781 |lccn=2022036037 |oclc=1341268269 |ol=40130965M}}

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Latest revision as of 18:45, 4 July 2024

Battle of Mansura
Part of the American Civil War
DateMay 16, 1864 (1864-05-16)
Location
Mansura, Louisiana
31°3′18″N 92°2′52″W / 31.05500°N 92.04778°W / 31.05500; -92.04778
Result Union victory
Belligerents
 United States (Union)  Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
United States Nathaniel P. Banks Confederate States of America Richard Taylor
Units involved
Army of the Gulf District of West Louisiana
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Mansura was fought near Mansura, Louisiana, on May 16, 1864, during the Red River Campaign of the American Civil War. A Union force defeated elements of the Confederate States Army.[1]

Background

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As Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks's Red River Expeditionary Force (from the Department of the Gulf) retreated down the Red River, Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. Richard Taylor attempted to slow the Union troops’ movements and, if possible, deplete their numbers or, better yet, destroy them. The Union forces passed Fort DeRussy, reached Marksville, and then continued east. At Mansura, Taylor massed his forces in an open prairie that controlled access to the three roads traversing the area, where he hoped his artillery could cause many casualties.

Battle

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Map of Mansura Battlefield core and study areas by the American Battlefield Protection Program.

Early on the morning of May 16, the Union forces approached, and skirmishing quickly ensued. After a four-hour fight (principally an artillery duel), a large Union force massed for a flank attack, inducing the Confederates to fall back. The Union troops marched to Simmesport. Taylor's force harassed the enemy's retrograde movement, but was unable to halt it.

Notes

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the National Park Service

References

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Citations

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  1. ^ Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. "Battle of Mansura Historical Marker".

Bibliography

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Further reading

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