At the Battle of Fort Hindman, the combined Union army and naval force captures the fort, also named Arkansas Post. Fort Hindman sat above the Arkansas River and provided reinforcements and supplies to Vicksburg. Its capture claimed 5500 Confederate prisoners.
Year
1863
Date of Event
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