Historical Events tagged with "helena"
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Military & Warfare
Union Victory at the Battle of Helena
July 4th, 1863 161 years ago
Union forces successfully repulsed a Confederate army at the Battle of Helena, Arkansas, thwarting an attempt to relieve pressure on Vicksburg. The battle was crucial for the Union forces as it paved the way for their eventual capture of Little Rock, significantly bolstering Union control in Arkansas during the Civil War. The engagement demonstrated the strategic importance of Helena in relation to the besieged city of Vicksburg.
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