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The battle took place in January 9-11, 1863

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Arkansas Post. Arkansas
(Arkansas County)
constructed a large, square, heavily armed fortification. It was called Post of Arkansas by Confederates and Fort Hindman by the Union side. Brigadier General Thomas J. Churchill assumed command of the Post of Arkansas in December

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John Alexander McClernand led the war for the North in the battle of Arkansas Post. he was born in County, Kentucky, on May 30, 1812, John McClernand was a controversial Union army general McClernand’s most significant military achievement involved the Battle of Arkansas Post in early 1863

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Born on March 10, 1824,Thomas James Churchill,the thirteenth governor of Arkansas Churchill fought at the Battle of Pea Ridge in Arkansas,led advances in health and education while in office. During his administration, legislation set standards for practicing medicine before serving as the Confederate commander at Arkansas Post (Arkansas County). On the morning of January 9, 1863.

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The Battle of Arkansas Post, also known as the Battle of Fort Hindman, was a Civil War battle fought January 9–11, 1863, as Union troops under Major General John A.

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the north won and the south lost

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1863-04 Battle of Arkansas Post January 9–11, 1863

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Federal casualties were reported as 134 killed, 898 wounded, and 29 missing; incomplete Confederate reports showed 60 killed and 80 wounded, with 4,791 of the garrison captured.

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While the victory there did not have a major impact on the Union’s drive to take Vicksburg, it did ease the movement of Union shipping on the Mississippi and raise the morale of the Yankee troops after their rough handling at Chickasaw Bluffs.