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Civil War

Action, West Point

1864
Mississippi
Era
Civil War
Year
1864
Location
Mississippi
Status
Historical record
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The Battle

History & Significance

Action, West Point was a Civil War engagement fought in Mississippi, 1864.

Forces engaged
Union: ILLINOIS--6th Cavalry. IOWA--2nd Cavalry. Union loss, 8 killed, 32 wounded. Tota; Confederate not detailed
Casualties
8 killed, 32 wounded (Union, per Dyer)
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Approximate area near West Point. Suspected location: the name "West Point" occurs more than once in Mississippi, so this position is not confirmed.

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When did Action, West Point take place?
Action, West Point took place in 1864.
Where was Action, West Point fought?
Action, West Point was fought in Mississippi, United States.
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Fort Massachusetts
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