Wilson's Raid 1865
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1865 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | American Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, Forrest's Cavalry Corps, United States Cavalry | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 33.1596, -87.3423 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Wilson's Raid (March 22 – April 20, 1865) was a successful military campaign conducted by the United States Cavalry in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. The Union Army's strategic offensive was designed to destroy Confederate military manufacturing, infrastructure, and supplies in Alabama and Georgia.
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