Second Battle of Collierville

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Battle of Collierville
Part of the American Civil War
DateNovember 3, 1863(161 years ago) (1863-11-03)
Location 35°02′38″N89°39′52″W / 35.044°N 89.6645°W / 35.044; -89.6645
Result Union victory
Belligerents
Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg  United States (Union)Flag of the Confederate States of America (1863-1865).svg  Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg Edward Hatch Battle flag of the Confederate States of America (1-1).svg James R. Chalmers
Units involved
Third Cavalry Brigade Chalmer's cavalry division
Strength
850 2,500
Casualties and losses
60 6 dead and 89 wounded or missing
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Collierville
Location of Collierville in Tennessee

The Second Battle of Collierville (November 3, 1863), also known as the Action at Collierville, was fought during the American Civil War between the United States (Union) and Confederate States. The fighting occurred during a demonstration on Collierville, Tennessee, by Brigadier-General James R. Chalmers, Confederate States Army.

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Four minor battles occurred in 1863 in Shelby County during a three-month period. The two largest battles occurred on October 11 and November 3, 1863. The battle on October 11 was the largest land battle fought in the county.

Notes

PD-icon.svg This article incorporates public domain material from Collierville. National Park Service . Retrieved September 12, 2022.

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