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Battle of Brices Cross Roads by markers. Use the “First >>” button above to see these markers in sequence.| Mississippi (Lee County), Baldwyn — Battle of Brice's Cross Roads | | | In Memory of the Men of the Confederate and the Federal Armies who took part in the Battle of Brice's Cross Roads or Tishimingo Creek June 10, 1864 which resulted in a victory for the Confederate forces under Brigadier General N. B. Forrest — Map (db m8367) HM | | Mississippi (Lee County), Baldwyn — General Sturgis' Supreme Effort | | | To Hold
The Crossroads
Placing th 93rd Illinois,
8th Illinois and 114th
Illinois Infantry here and
immediately behind, he
placed his artillery
consisting of Battery B
of 2nd Illinois; 7th Wisconsin
Battery; 14th Indiana Battery;
Battery E of 1st Illinois and
Joyce's Battery. Orders were
given to fire over heads of
infantry into advancing
Confederates. — Map (db m5738) HM | | Mississippi (Lee County), Baldwyn — Battle of Brices Cross Roads — June 10, 1864 — The Western Campaign, 1864 | | | When General Sherman advanced on Atlanta, General Forrest sought to destroy the Union supply line between Nashville and Chattanooga. He had nearly reached the Tennessee River when he had to turn back to meet a Union force marching southeast from Memphis under General Sturgis. Forrest's remarkable ability to concentrate his men quickly and strike vigorously resulted in total victory by 4,787 Confederates over 7,900 Federal troops who retreated in confusion to Memphis. Yet Forrest was diverted . . . — Map (db m8365) HM |
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