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Milliken's Bend

battle Facts

07 Jun 1863

Outcome: Union victory: In the largest battle fought between Confederate and Black troops, after nearly two days of close combat, the Confederates were defeated in their attempt to raise the siege of Vicksburg.

2,561 Troops

Union

Commander(s)Hermann Lieb
  • 652 Casualties
  • 101 Killed
  • 285 Wounded
  • 266 Missing & Captured

Confederacy

Commander(s)Henry E McCulloch
  • 185 Casualties
  • 44 Killed
  • 131 Wounded
  • 10 Missing & Captured

837 Casualties