place

First Battle of Memphis

1862 in Tennessee1862 in the American Civil WarBattles of the American Civil War in TennesseeBattles of the Joint Operations Against New Madrid, Island No. 10, and Memphis of the American Civil WarBattles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War
History of Memphis, TennesseeJune 1862 eventsNaval battles of the American Civil WarRiverine warfareUnion victories of the American Civil WarUnited States Ram FleetUse mdy dates from June 2012
Battle of Memphis I
Battle of Memphis I

The First Battle of Memphis was a naval battle fought on the Mississippi River immediately north of the city of Memphis, Tennessee on June 6, 1862, during the American Civil War. The engagement was witnessed by many of the citizens of Memphis. It resulted in a crushing defeat for the Confederate forces, and marked the virtual eradication of a Confederate naval presence on the river. Despite the lopsided outcome, the Union Army failed to grasp its strategic significance. Its primary historical importance is that it was the last time civilians with no prior military experience were permitted to command ships in combat. As such, it is a milestone in the development of professionalism in the United States Navy.

Excerpt from the Wikipedia article First Battle of Memphis (License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Authors, Images).

First Battle of Memphis
Lakewood Cove,

Geographical coordinates (GPS) Address Nearby Places
placeShow on map

Wikipedia: First Battle of MemphisContinue reading on Wikipedia

Geographical coordinates (GPS)

Latitude Longitude
N 35.1291 ° E -90.1558 °
placeShow on map

Address

Lakewood Cove

Lakewood Cove
72301
Arkansas, United States
mapOpen on Google Maps

Battle of Memphis I
Battle of Memphis I
Share experience

Nearby Places