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3 unusual facts about Siege of Corinth


Battle of Corinth

The Siege of Corinth, Mississippi (April–June 1862), also known as the First Battle of Corinth, during the American Civil War

Farmington, Mississippi

Siege of Corinth (First Battle of Corinth), American Civil War Battle

George Bent

His artillery unit participated in the siege and retreat from Corinth, Mississippi, where it stayed behind to cover the retreat of 66,000 Confederates under the command of P.G.T. Beauregard.


Anthony Waldman House

As a member of the 5th Minnesota, Amos participated in the Siege of Corinth, Mississippi (May 26–30, 1862); the Battle of Corinth (October 3–4, 1862); Grant’s central Mississippi campaign (November 1862-January, 1863); the Siege of Vicksburg (May 18-July 4, 1863); and the Battle of Nashville (December 15–16, 1864), among numerous other campaigns.

James Fleming Fagan

He also participated in the battle at Farmington, Mississippi, on May 9 and the Siege of Corinth, but fell into disfavor with his superior officer, Braxton Bragg.


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