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1. TUPECW_170603_17.JPG: To our Confederate dead that gave their lives in battle here on July 14, 1864 for their rights. Erected 1918
2. TUPECW_170603_21.JPG: In memory of the men of the Federal and the Confederate armies who took part in the Battle of Tupelo or Harrisburg July 14-15, 1864 which resulted in a victory for the Federal forces under Major General Andrew J. Smith
3. TUPECW_170603_32.JPG: The Western Campaign, 1864 In the summer of 1864, General Forrest's hard hitting troops in Northern Mississippi threatened the supplies of General Sherman's campaign against Atlanta. Therefore, General A.J.Smith marched 14,000 Union troops against Forrest. He reached Tupelo despite harassing attacks and took positions here. A Confederate force of about 10,000 under General Stephen D. Lee, with Forrest commanding the right wing, attacked fiercely and repeatedly from the west throughout July 14, but could not penetrate the Union defense. The next day, Smith withdrew his command to the north and returned in good order to Memphis. The pressure on Sherman's flank had been reduced
4. TUPECW_170603_42.JPG: 1st Lieut John J. Stone Co H 2 Miss Inf CSA Mar 21 1811 Mar 25 1866
5. TUPECW_170603_45.JPG: 2 Lt William N. Cox Co A 8 Miss Cav CSA Jul 14 1864
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Wikipedia Description: Battle of Tupelo
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The Battle of Tupelo was a Union victory over Confederate forces in northern Mississippi which ensured the safety of William T. Sherman's supply lines.

Background:

After the Confederate victory at the battle of Brice's Crossroads, the supply lines for William T. Sherman's armies in Georgia became increasingly vulnerable. District commander, Cadwallader C. Washburn dispatched a force under General Andrew J. Smith to deal with Confederate cavalier, Nathan Bedford Forrest.

The battle:

Smith arrived in northern Mississippi on July 11. Forrest was nearby with 6,000 troops but under orders from his superior Stephen D. Lee not to attack until reinforcements arrived. The next day Lee arrived with 2,000 reinforcements. Smith withdrew from his current position towards Tupelo. Forrest considered Smith's movements a retreat while Smith was intending to destroy the railroads at Tupelo. On the night of the 13th Smith constructed breastworks near Harrisburg, an abandoned town a mile west of Tupelo. Early on July 14 Lee ordered an assault on the Union lines. Lee attacked the Union right under General Joseph A. Mower while Forrest assaulted the Union left held by Colonel David Moore and General Benjamin Grierson. Throughout the morning Lee and Forrest led a series of uncoordinated attacks against defended positions which Forrest later claimed were impregnable.

During the night Smith burned the remains of Harrisburg but the flames illuminated his lines. Forrest led a daring night assault against the Union left defended by a brigade of USCT which held strong and repulsed Forrest. On July 15th Smith began to move north. Forrest attacked Smith's rearguard and was again repulsed and wounded in the foot. A few days later Smith returned to La Grange, Tennessee where he had originally departed from.

Results:

Smith was criticized for not destroying Forrest and although he was hasty to leave the field, the Union f ...More...
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